Spicy Mushroom Masala (oil free)

By Dr. Sirisha Potluri:

Ingredients:

Mushrooms-3-4 cups

Onions-2 medium

Green chili’s (according to taste_

Cilantro (1 big bunch)

Curry leaves

Indian spices ( turmeric, ginger garlic paste , mustard seeds )

Ginger garlic paste (1 Tbsp)

Gravy (peanuts , cumin seeds , coriander seeds , poppy seeds )

Lemon or lime juice. (1 Tbsp)

Instructions:

1.Wash mushrooms and expose them to direct or indirect sunlight for 15-20 minutes, this will increase the vitamin D content of them.

2. Prepare gravy by dry roasting peanuts , cumin seeds , coriander seeds and poppy seeds until they release aroma , in blender make a thick smooth paste using water.

3. Heat a thick bottom pan , add some mustard seeds and curry leaves, once mustard seeds splatter add 2 cups thinly chopped onion and sauté until it is translucent.

4. Now add sliced green chili’s and a teaspoon of ginger garlic paste , cook everything together until aroma is released.

5. Now add turmeric and red chili powder and the gravy prepared. Cook all these for 4-5 minutes

6. Meanwhile fry mushrooms in a separate pan with out any oil , water will be released from mushrooms, cook 5 minutes and keep them aside.

7. Once all the gravy is cooked well add mushrooms into the gravy and cook for 5 more minutes.

8. Finish by adding a big bunch of cilantro and some lemon juice.