Mushroom Masala

Ingredients

for masala:

1 tsp coriander seeds 

½ tsp cumin seeds

¼ tsp pepper 

4 dried red chili

for gravy:

3 tsp oil

1 inch cinnamon stick 

½ tsp cumin 

1 medium sized onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

2 tomatoes, pulped

½ tsp turmeric powder 

½ tsp garam masala powder

salt to taste

12 mushrooms, sliced

Water, add as required

¼ cup cashew paste

2 tbsp cream

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

Method

Firstly, dry roast coriander seeds, jeera, pepper and dried red chili. Blend to smooth powder and keep aside. Take a large kadai heat oil and saute cumin seeds, cinnamon stick also add onions, ginger garlic paste and saute till they turn slightly golden brown. Then add tomato pulp and saute till oil separates from sides. Further add turmeric powder, garam masala powder, prepared masala powder and salt. Saute on low flame for a minute or till masalas are cooked well. Add sliced mushrooms and mix gently. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, or till mushrooms sweat. Further add water as required and cashew paste. Mix well. cover and simmer till mushrooms cook completely. Add cream, coriander leaves and mix well. Serve mushroom curry with rice or roti.