Mushroom in Tomato

Mushrooms are one of my favorites.

I’m a die-hard fan.

The first time I had mushrooms was when I was 10 I guess.

We were in a small town then and was never aware of a “veg” called Mushroom.

It was this “Chinese Restaurant” in Koti(Hyderabad) – Sidartha Chinese Restaurant.

That was the first time I’ve ever stepped in a Chinese Restro  and had everything first time there.  Fried Noodles , Mushrooms . Wow! I can never ever forget that “feeling/experience”. Even now; after almost 2 decaded – whenever I pass by – I miss my heartbeat. As if – it was my first crush. I could never ever get the same taste of those noodles.

Coming to Mushrooms – my husband detests them – and I love them.

And; that does not stop me from preparing these highly nutritious things.

Ingredients:

1.       Mushroom – 200 gms

2.       Green Chillies – Slit : 4-5

3.       Onions – Medium Sized –Sliced – 2

4.       Tomato – Medium Sized – Cut into cubes – 2

5.       Mustard Seed – 1 Tsp

6.       Zeera – 1 Tsp

7.       Curry Leafs – 10

8.       Coriander

9.       Garlic – Finely Chopped – 5

10.   Ginger-Garlic Paste – 1Tsp

11.   Coriander Powder – ½ Tsp

12.   Garam Masala Powder – ¼ Tsp

13.   Oil –  2 Tb Sp

14.   Salt – according to taste

15.   Red Chilly Powder – 2 Tsp

16.   Turmeric Powder – ½ Tsp

Preparation Method:

• Wash mushrooms with salt added in it.
• Salt is said to be a good cleanser.
• Cut mushrooms into cubes.
• Take a skillet – add oil to it.
• When oil is hot enough – add mustard,Jeera, garlic.
• Once they splutter – add green chillies, sliced onions.
• Let the onions turn slightly brown.
• Add  turmeric, Ginger-Garlic paste,  finely chopped Curry Leaf and Coriander.
• Adding chopped curry leaf at this juncture would retain all its iron and goodness instead of burning it off in the oil. I’m somehow got hooked up with curry leaf – and I’m using it at plenty. You may as well skip it and with it all the goodness too .
• After 3-4 minutes – add mushroom and mix well.
• Let it sit for 5 mins – now add tomatoes, salt and chilly powder.
• Cover it with lid.
• After 5 mins – if required pour some water .
• It might take 10 minutes for the mushrooms to get cooked.
• Before you take off add garam masala powder, coriander powder and freshly chopped coriander.
• Mix well and take off after 2 minutes.

I served this with moong dal and hot rice.

I savored it like crazy. My husband too – a very nice chap – had it without any complaints of disliking mushrooms. I’m sure he relished it – but would not say it.

I remember during my brief stay at Chicago – my bhabhi is an awesome cook – she made this mushroom curry. Simple but was so delicious – I had it as if I’m starved for a month and gorged on it for 2  days.