Mushroom-Pepper Curry
A deeply satisfying mushroom-pepper curry simmered slowly with freshly ground spices and coconut. The kind of gravy that thickens as it rests and rewards patience with layered, rounded flavour.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 2 Packets Mushrooms sliced and — cleaned
- 4/5 tsp Black pepper
- Ginger garlic paste - 1 1/2 tsp
- 1 nos Onion chopped, large
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 2 tsp Lime juice
- 1 Stalk Curry leaves
- Coriander leaves — for garnishing
Preparation
Step 1
Pour oil into a pan and heat it or a kadai.
Step 2
Let the mustard seeds crackle.
Step 3
Add curry leaves and cook for a while.
Step 4
Add onions and fry, till golden brown.
Step 5
Add ginger-garlic paste and cook further.
Step 6
Add turmeric powder and pepper and fry for a couple of seconds.
Step 7
Add mushrooms and 1/2 glass of water.
Step 8
Add salt and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 9
Cook, till the mushrooms are done.
Step 10
When done, add lime juice.
Step 11
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Step 12
Goes well with rotis, naan or malaysian parathas.
Step 13
You can add chopped potatoes with the mushrooms to increase the quantity.
Tip
Let the curry rest for at least 15 minutes after cooking — the flavours deepen as it sits. Reheated curry almost always tastes better than fresh.
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