Kadhai Mushroom

Kadai Mushroom is essentially mushrooms cooked in a spiced onion, green pepper and tomato gravy in a kadai. A special spice mixture gives kadai dishes their distinctive flavor and tomatoes gives tanginess.

Bell pepper and mushrooms together makes a healthy combo with the kasoori methi flavors.

Great recipe and looks so yum!

Love to finish the whole lot with soft rotis :)

Do give this a try and enjoy !!

INGREDIENTS:

Sliced button mushrooms 250 gms
1 Medium green bell pepper, Julienned
2 Large tomatoes,  chopped/pureed
1 Medium onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp kasuri methi, crushed
¼ tsp turmeric powder
½ cup water
3 tbsp oil
salt as required

For kadai masala:

Coriander seeds 1 tbsp 
Dry red chilies 3
Cumin seed ½ tsp
Cinnamon ½ inch
Green cardamom 2
Cloves 2
Black pepper 4
Javitri 1 single strand 

For garnish:

2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

METHOD:

Kadai masala:

1. Dry roast all the spices mentioned above for the kadai masala, on a low flame in a pan till fragrant. 
2. Cool down the spices.
3. Grind to a fine powder. keep the ground kadai masala aside.

Kadai mushroom gravy:

1. Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan. 
2. Add the sliced mushrooms.
3. Saute till the sliced mushrooms get browned from the edges.
4. Remove the mushrooms and keep aside.
5. In the same oil, add finely chopped onions. 
6. Saute the onions till translucent or light golden.
7. Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute till you see some oil releasing from the sides.
8. Add the tomato puree / chopped tomatoes. Stir and saute till it melts.
9. Add the sliced bell pepper. Stir and saute for 5 to 6 minutes on a low flame.
10. Add the ground kadai masala and stir very well.
11. Add ½ cup water. Season with salt.
12. Stir & bring the gravy to a simmer on a low flame.
13. Add the sauteed mushrooms.
14. Add crushed kasuri methi. switch off the stove.

Garnish kadhai mushrooms with chopped coriander leaves and serve it hot with rotis, parathas or naan.