Mushroom Masala ~ How to make Mushroom Masala Curry ~ Mushroom Recipes - Indian style

Mushroom is one of my favorite dish and I prepare a variety of dishes with it. Mushrooms are very low in calories,very high in fiber & contain many important vitamins and minerals. They are good source of minerals and are high in anti-oxidants. Research studies show that consuming white mushroom can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.It also helps to boost our immune system.As mushrooms are loaded with essential nutrients,we include them on a regular basis.

 

Today we will learn how to make Indian Style Mushroom Curry (South indian style,vegetarian recipe) following this easy recipe.

Mushroom Masala Curry  - Indian style

Prep Time : 15 min ;
Cooking Time : 30 min ;
Serves : 2 - 3

Ingredients :

• Mushrooms - 200 grams
• Onion - 1 cup 
• Tomato - 3/4 cup
• Tumeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Green chillies - 1 or 2
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
• Chilli Powder -1 tbsp (mine is not hot)
• Coriander powder - 2 tbsp 
• Cumin powder - 1 tsp
• Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves for garnishing.

For the seasoning :

Oil - 4 tbsp
Whole Garam masala - 2 cloves, 1 inch cinnamon, 1 bay leaf.
(If you want it very spicy, you can dry roast the spices, powder it and add after heating the oil. In that case. skip the garam masala) I did not powder it but used the whole spices for seasoning.


Preparaion :
Wash and clean the mushrooms well and chop it into pieces.

Method:
1.Heat oil in a pan, add bay leaves, cloves , cinnamon, when it splutters, add finely chopped onions and green chillies.
2. Saute onions till it becomes brown.This step is important. Do not add tomatoes without browning the onions.

3. Add tomatoes and turmeric powder and cook till tomatoes become mushy.Then add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few minutes.

5. Add the chopped mushrooms,chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and add cup of water and salt as needed.

6. Cover and cook about 10 - 15 minutes.

7. Garnish with coriander leaves .

Masala Mushroom Curry Recipe

• Serve with Hot Rice, Pulao, Chapati, Poori and Naan.

Palak Rice Recipe ~ Indian Spinach Rice ~ Step by Step

              

                   Spinach Rice (Palak Rice) Recipe

 This spinach or palak rice is perfect as a lunch box.You can give it to your kids in their lunch box.
 If you are making this for your kids then reduce the amount of green chillies and make accordingly.
 Palak rice is very healthy rice recipe. As Spinach is very nutritious green.This is the perfect ways to add  some greens in your diet.Let's start making this and you will come to know that how healthy and delicious  this is.

Prep Time : 15 min ;
Cook Time : 30 min ;
Serves : 4

Ingrediants:

• Rice - 1  cup rice washed
• Spinach - 1 large bunch ,washed and chopped
• Onion - 1 small chopped
• tomato - 1 chopped
• Green chillies - 2
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Oil or Ghee - 2 tsp
• Bay leaves - 1
• Cinnamon - 1 stick
• Cloves - 2 - 3
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves
• Salt as needed

To Grind :

• 1/2 cup of grated coconut
• 1 bunch of Coriander leaves
• 1 small onion
• 1 tsp of red chilli powder
• 1 tsp of garam masala

Method :

 1.Heat oil in a pressure cooker,then add bay leaves,cloves and cinnamon sticks and saute for a seconds.

2. Add sliced onions and green chillies and saute until it lightly browns.

3. Then add tomatoes and turmeric powder and saute for 2 - 3 minutes.

4. Add the chopped spinach and mix well.

5. Let it cook for a while. The spinach will let out water so there's no need to add any more at this time.

                               

6. In the meantime,grind the ingredients undder to "grind" with some water to a smooth paste.

                                

7. Add this to the spinach mixture and mix well..

Next,add the rice and some salt and mix again..Then add 2 cups water,close the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles or about 15 minutes.The amount of water requried will depend on the type of rice you are using.

Once done,garnich with coriander leaves and serve hot rice with raita or curd ...

Spinach Rice (Palak Rice) Recipe