Mushroom Korma - Mushroom Masala -Indian Mushroom recipes - Side dish for chapathi rice Naan

Mushroom korma(Mushroom gravy) is a best accompaniment for chapathi,roti,Naan,kulcha, and jeera rice.It goes very well with plain rice. Button mushrooms protect the body from various cancer cell lines.The USDA reports that mushrooms contain high amounts of copper, which is needed to produce blood cells and maintain heart health. button mushrooms are rich in potassium, a mineral important for maintaining a healthy blood pressure as well as selenium, an anti-oxidant that can help to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. They're high in anti-oxidants. They're a good source of the B vitamins.A study carried out in China, showed that women who ate the most mushrooms had lower risks of breast cancer and the risk reduction was even greater when mushrooms were combined with green tea.Now we prepare nutritious and delicious korma.

mushroom korma

Ingredients

button mushroom - 200 gms.

Green chillies - 1 (slit into 2)

cinnamon stick - 1.

cloves - 2.

onion big - 1.

salt - for taste.

oil - to fry.

fennel seeds -10 - 15 seeds.

To saute and grind

tomato - 1.

pearl onion - 15.

ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp.

coconut - 1/4 cup.

chilli powder - 1 tsp.

coriander powder - 2 tsp.

garam masala - 1/2 tsp.

Heat the oil  in a kadai, add pearl onions, ginger garlic paste saute till onions turns pink.Then add tomato saute till it turns mushy.Now switch off  the stove in that heat add chilli powder,garam masala powder,coriander powder and grated coconut mix well.Allow it to cool. Now grind everything with needed water into a fine paste. keep it aside.

Preparation

Gently wash the mushrooms under running water and pat it dry.

chop the mushrooms into bigger pieces.

Method

Heat the oil in a kadai, add green chillies when it turns pale colour, throw cinnamon,cloves,fennel seeds. fry for 10- 15 seconds till it gives nice aroma(smell).

Add chopped onions,saute till it turns pink.Now add mushrooms saute for 2 minutes until the water oozes.Now add ground paste with needed water.Add salt to it.stir well.

Allow it to boil for 10 to 15 minutes till the raw smell goes and it becomes a thick gravy.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.It goes very well with all Indian breads  rice and pulov  varieties.

For more side dish visit:Side dish for chapathi,roti

Mushroom Korma - Mushroom Masala -Indian Mushroom recipes - Side dish for chapathi rice Naan By Gayathri, july 09, 2013 Mushroom Korma