Mushroom Sukha

Mushroom Sukha - Aishwarya Kini

Ingredients:
Mushrooms - 1 cup, cleaned and chopped
Onion - 1, chopped finely
Curry Leaves - 8-10
Oil - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Water - 2 tbsp

To roast and grind to masala:
Oil - 1 tbsp
Cumin or Jeera - 1 tsp
Peppercorns - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp
Coriander Seeds - 1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds - 1 tsp
Poppy Seeds - 1 tsp
Dry Red Chillies - 4-5 nos
Tamarind Pulp - 1 tbsp
Garlic - 10
Grated Coconut - 1/2 cup

Method of Preparation:
1. Gather the ingredients. Clean the mushrooms in hot water with pinch of turmeric powder. Then chop them and keep ready. In a pan, heat oil and add the items to roast one by one.
2. Once all the items are nicely roasted and aroma comes, add the tamarind pulp and switch off. let it cool. Then grind to a coarse paste. Keep aside.
3. In a pan, heat oil, add curry leaves and onion, saute well, once the onions turn golden brown, add the chopped mushrooms and saute well. Add the ground masala and mix well. Add water and cover it. Let it cook covered for 5 minutes in medium heat. Open and cook till it goes dry and slightly roasted.