Mushroom Kurma (Vegetarian)
by Nirmala[ Edit ] 2010-06-12 11:27:16
Mushroom Kurma (Vegetarian)
Ingredients:
* 1 pound mushrooms
* 2 tablespoons poppy seeds (gasgasalu)
* 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
* 1/2 teaspoon cumin
* 1 teaspoon ginger paste
* 4 whole clove
* 1 stick cinnamon stick (1 inch)
* 1/2 teaspoon anise seed (saunf)
* 2 cardamom
* 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
* 1 teaspoon red chili powder
* 1 big onion
* 2 medium tomatoes
* 3/4 cup oil
* Salt, to taste
Making Mushroom Kurma (Vegetarian):
1. Wash mushrooms thoroughly. Slice into halves and keep aside.
2. Crush coriander, cumin, aniseed, poppy seeds, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom into powder and keep aside.
3. Make into a paste ginger, garlic, onion and tomato.
4. Mix mushrooms with all of the above and red chili powder, turmeric and salt to taste.
5. In a deep skillet heat oil on medium and add mushrooms. Stir for two minutes. Add about 1 1/2 cup water. Lower heat and let cook for 15-17 minutes.
6. Goes well with plain white rice and/or parathas.
