Mushroom and Onion Pepper Fry

Recipe No: 139

This is a recipe that I got from Vanitha, which I borrowed from a very dear friend. But I made some adjustments to suit our taste and as we are all fried Onion fans, this indeed became a real treat for us.

Ingredients                                     Serves 4

• Mushrooms…………………………8 Oz or 225 grams
• Red Chilly Powder………..………1 Teaspoon
• Turmeric Powder………………....3/4 Teaspoon
• Coriander Powder…………………1 ¾ Teaspoon
• Salt…………………………….……….1/2 Teaspoon
• Rice Flour……………………………3 Teaspoon
• Oil…………………………..………….2 Tablespoons
• Mustard Seeds…………….……….1/2 Teaspoon
• Onion sliced thin………….……….1 ½ Cups
• Garlic Sliced thin…………...……..2 Teaspoons
• Ginger sliced thin…………..……..2 Teaspoons
• Curry Leaves…………..……………2 Sprigs
• Freshly Crushed Pepper…..…….1 ½ Teaspoon (Crush to a course consistency)
• Salt as per needed

Method of Preparation

1. Wash and drain the Mushrooms. Cut each of them into quarters.
2. Mix Red Chilly Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder and ½ Teaspoon Salt.
3. Take half of the above mixture (keep the rest for later use) and mix with the Rice Flour and sprinkle it on the quartered Mushrooms. Let it coat the Mushrooms. The water on the Mushrooms will help the spice mixture stick to it, if not, sprinkle some Water but don’t make it watery.
4. Heat at least 2 inches of Oil in a pan on high heat and deep fry the Mushrooms until golden brown and crispy. (Be ready to get amazed to see how much it reduces)
5. Heat 2 tablespoons of Oil in a shallow pan on medium high heat and saute Onion, Ginger, Garlic, and Curry leaves until golden brown.
6. Lower the heat to low and add the reserved Masala mix and saute for a minute till the raw smell is gone.
7. Add the fried Mushrooms and crushed Pepper and mix well.
8. Let it fry together for a minute and switch off the stove.
9. Serve hot with rice or Chappathi.

Notes:

• Mushroom requires a lot of Turmeric. The anti toxic property of Turmeric will help the Mushroom get rid of any toxins if present.
• Try to use Mushrooms as fresh as possible.
• The coating is meant to be a dry one and before deep frying, get rid of all the excess coating  or it will spoil the Oil.

 





Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and 
serve it to your family with love…