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.
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.
This goes best with steamed rice and a few chips. But you can very well serve this for any Indian flat breads including pav.
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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
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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.
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 😉
Such a perfect side dish!
Interesting gravy for mushroom lovers!
he he, we too are on the hate side, not because of where it comes from, but for the taste!!! Clicks are absolutely stunning!
I can have this masala with anything, prefect side dish for rotis.
Wow.. mushroom and mattar great combo
Wow.. mushroom and mattar great combo
Wow.. mushroom and mattar great combo
I am one of those who can't ever like it!..so I might simply substitute with something else..:)..clicks look beautiful!
lovely combination
Yummy mushroom curry looks great!