Mushroom Pepper Fry

Mushrooms, classified as a fungi and conflicted by many when it comes to the table, is well known for its high nutritional content. It is rich in minerals and vitamins that are supplemental for the body. Even though we consider it as a veggie, they are so distinct in nature and is classified as its own kingdom. These cute little buttons were once referred to as "Toadstools" - A Stool for the toads. The perfect cute umbrella shaped ones were often called by this name. But nowadays toadstool is used only for the inedible and the poisonous kinds and in some folklores. According to wiki, In German folklores and old fairy tales, toads are often depicted sitting on a toadstool mushrooms and catching, with their tongues, the flies that are said to be drawn to the Fliegenpilz, a German name for the toadstool, meaning "flies' mushroom".

For the last day, it is a quick stir fry using mushrooms. Since these are considered to be a "low calorie food", they are perfect for weight watchers. These are very filling and very tasty, you can just have it by itself. We like to have this with dal or a bhaji and rice. However you have it, this one is sure to please your tastebuds.

Mushroom Pepper Fry

Mushrooms sauté fry with freshly ground Pepper.

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

Ingredients

3 Cups Sliced Mushrooms (any kind)
2 Tbsp Butter (or Oil)
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
Few Curry leaves, torn
1 Tbsp Ginger garlic paste
1 Green chilli, slit lengthwise
1 Medium size Onion, chopped
1 Tomato, finely chopped
1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
1/2 tsp Pepper powder (1)
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Greens of Scallions (optional)

Instructions

Heat butter in a kadai. Once it is hot, add the cumin seeds and let it splutter.
Then add the green chillies, curry leaves, onion and fry them. Add the ginger garlic paste and once the raw smell goes off add the tomatoes.
Let them cook and once they are softened, add all the spice mixes (except pepper) and fry them for a minute.
Add the mushroom and salt as needed. Cover and cook until they become tender.
Check for seasoning and adjust. Add pepper powder, mix it. Garnish it with coriander leaves and greens of Scallions.

Notes

Pepper is the main spice ingredient. If you want to cut down on heat, reduce the chillies.
Do not overcrowd the mushrooms in the pan. Since this is a sauté fry make sure not to over cook it. Let it be slightly crisp but soft to 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.

Comments

Suma Gandlur says
March 26, 2015 at 12:02 am
A good one for mushroom lovers. I didn't leave a comment earlier but it is showing that my comment went thru. Don't know whether i accidentally sent it. 🙂
Pavani N says
March 08, 2015 at 8:16 pm
Mushrooms and peppers is a yummy combination.
Priya Srinivasan says
March 08, 2015 at 8:47 am
Quickie stir-fry!!
Harini-Jaya R says
March 06, 2015 at 9:12 pm
I also don't eat mushrooms but I am sure mushroom lovers will love this flavor!
Chef Mireille says
March 05, 2015 at 5:19 am
this quick stir fry looks so delightful
Srivalli says
March 03, 2015 at 12:47 pm
Though I don't eat mushrooms, enjoyed your array of dishes..very nicely presented as well!
vaishali sabnani says
March 03, 2015 at 4:18 am
Lovely clicks as usual and the dish looks tempting.
Srividhya says
March 02, 2015 at 5:16 pm
Mushtooms and pepper a great combo right?
Priya Suresh says
March 01, 2015 at 10:21 am
My mouth is just watering, my all time favourite dish with mushrooms..
Sarita says
March 01, 2015 at 3:44 am
Mushroom pepper fry looks delicious .

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