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    Mushroom Mattar Masala | Mushroom Peas Masala

    Published: Feb 24, 2015 · by Nisha

    Mushroom is one of the veggies that people either love or hate! There is absolutely no in between. Many consider it to be vile and the main reason appears to be its texture, smell and the fact that it comes from dirty ground. Beyond this, Religion and Principles are also the other primary reasons for belittling this poor ingredient especially in countries like India, where it comes in the way of prohibiting a person to make his/her choice personally. So, many of us have no idea how it would be and innately, my family is one amongst them. Till date, mushrooms have never been cooked in my home. Even today, my mom, after knowing that I have been out of the house for so many years and have been exposed to a diversified culinary array still derides me when I say that I have cooked mushrooms. Such is its value in many families.

    Mushroom Mattar Masala | Mushroom Peas Masala

    But somehow, I have fell apart from my family when it comes to this veggie. I am not a die hard fan but I can very well endure this. If it is cooked in a proper way it can attract many. Today's post, mushroom masala is very similar to the usual onion tomato gravy we prepare with paneer and other veggies. This is a basic masala, rich and bountiful in flavours which has the capacity to elevate and enjoy even the most simple and muted veggies. The mushrooms when allowed to sit in this sauce tends to absorbs the flavour in full capacity. 

    Mushroom Mattar Masala | Mushroom Peas Masala

    This goes best with steamed rice and a few chips. But you can very well serve this for any Indian flat breads including pav.

    Mushroom Mattar Masala | Mushroom Peas Masala

    Mushroom Mattar Masala | Mushroom Peas Masala

    Mushroom and peas cooked in a flavourful onion tomato sauce.

    Prep Time: 10 Mins | Cook Time: 15 Mins | Total Time: 25 Mins | Serves: 2

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon Oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • 5-6 Cloves Garlic, crushed
    • 1-2 Green chillies, slit lengthwise
    • Few sprigs of Curry leaves
    • ½ Cup Onions
    • 2 Cups Tomatoes
    • 2 Cups Sliced Mushrooms (any kind)
    • ½ Cup Frozen Peas
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Red Chilli powder
    • 1- 1.5 Cups Water
    • Salt as per taste
    Instructions

    1. In a Kadai, heat some oil. Once it is hot, add cumins and let it splutter. 
    2. Then add the curry leaves, green chillies and the crushed garlic. Give them a quick stir for about 30 secs without garlic getting burnt. 
    3. Then add the Onions and sauté until it is translucent.  Then add the tomatoes, little salt and let it cook. 
    4. Once the tomatoes are fully cooked and becomes mushy and coalesce, add the spice mix - cumin, coriander and chilli powder. 
    5. Stir them for a minute so that the raw smell goes off and then add the mushroom and peas. 
    6. Add a cup of water and let the mushrooms cook. Once they become soft and tender, add salt and check for seasoning. 
    7. Add the remaining water as per the consistency you need. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve them with rice or rotis.  

    Notes

    1. Many recipes especially the western dish that has mushroom always asks us not to wash them in water and instead to clean it with either a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel. But for this you can very well wash, pat them dry and then slice. 
    2. Do not overcook the mushrooms. Just make it soft and tender with a bite. 

    This post is for Blogging Marathon 49 under the theme "Cooking with one Ingredient". Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 49 here. 

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    Comments

    1. Pavani N says

      March 08, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      My husband hates mushrooms and I kind of like them. I understand the health benefits of eating mushrooms and cook them when my husband is traveling 🙂
      Even my mom thinks I'm cooking NV when I tell her that I made mushroom dish, so I stopped telling her 😉

      Reply
    2. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      March 04, 2015 at 12:44 am

      Such a perfect side dish!

      Reply
    3. Harini-Jaya R says

      March 02, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      Interesting gravy for mushroom lovers!

      Reply
    4. Priya Srinivasan says

      March 02, 2015 at 7:04 am

      he he, we too are on the hate side, not because of where it comes from, but for the taste!!! Clicks are absolutely stunning!

      Reply
    5. Priya Suresh says

      March 01, 2015 at 10:18 am

      I can have this masala with anything, prefect side dish for rotis.

      Reply
    6. vidhyashomecooking.com says

      February 26, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      Wow.. mushroom and mattar great combo

      Reply
    7. vidhyashomecooking.com says

      February 26, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Wow.. mushroom and mattar great combo

      Reply
    8. vidhyashomecooking.com says

      February 26, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Wow.. mushroom and mattar great combo

      Reply
    9. Srivalli says

      February 26, 2015 at 9:43 am

      I am one of those who can't ever like it!..so I might simply substitute with something else..:)..clicks look beautiful!

      Reply
    10. Chef Mireille says

      February 26, 2015 at 6:49 am

      lovely combination

      Reply
    11. Sarita says

      February 26, 2015 at 3:28 am

      Yummy mushroom curry looks great!

      Reply

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