Mushroom Stir Fry Easy
A proper Kerala fry — mushroom tossed with shallots, curry leaves, and ground spices until each piece is dry, dark, and packed with heat. The coconut oil is not optional.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 500 g Mushroom — finely chopped
- 1 nos Onion finely chopped, large
- 3 nos Garlic pods — crushed
- 3 nos Green chillies — finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Coconut — grated
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp Cumin powder — optional (Jeerakam)
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- Curry leaves A, a few
- 2 tbsp Oil
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Heat the oil in pan.
Step 2
Add mustard seeds and when they crackle, add curry leaves.
Step 3
Add onion and sauté, till it starts to change colour.
Step 4
Add the chopped mushroom, garlic and green chillies along with salt.
Step 5
Fry, until the mushroom is cooked and tender and all water has evaporated.
Step 6
Handmix grated coconut with coriander powder, cumin powder and a little water [to soften].
Step 7
Add this to the cooked mushroom.
Step 8
Put the lid on and cook for some more time.
Step 9
Serve while still hot with rice.
Tip
Coconut oil is not optional in a Kerala fry. It adds a flavour that no other oil can replicate.
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