Easy Kadhai Mushroom

Today I'll share a short discovering story about Mushrooms, before I share the recipe with you. As I recall the first time when actually did I see the Mushrooms in my life and when I started learning or discovering about mushrooms. It was about 2 and a half decades ago when I was just a kid about 6, I went to my mamma's natives which is quite far from Kolkata. Her native is a beautiful land of cultivating crops and cattle rearing, I could still remember the blankets of greenery all over acres of land, also the tall bamboo trees on both sides of the road. It was amazing to pluck the fresh fruits or vegetables from the plants those were cultivated in my maternal's own farm.

And that is how while wandering around the farms I came across a white colored spongy textured outgrowths near the swamps or marshy areas. I found them bulbous, an umbrella-shaped structure growing in moist places under the sack of hays and woods. People at that time were unaware of the nutritious factors related to those edible fungi, and my maternal uncle was just too fussy about not to touch those weedy growths in his farms. Then I was not quite learned about those tiny white plants, which we actually had consumed in one of our restaurant visit in Tirupati way back in the early 90's. It was pretty interesting to discover something later I would love to eat as a substitute for meat. This was a small memory about my discovery of the Mushrooms. Now coming to the recipe that I'm going to share today is quite very simple 'Easy Kadhai Mushroom'.

Mushrooms are often the first choices for most of the non-meat eaters. And when it comes to making a vegetarian special dish, we usually think about making either Paneer, Soya chunks or of course Mushrooms. Mushrooms are highly recommended for the vegetarians as it contains a higher percentage of proteins and vitamins when compared to egg or meat for the non-vegetarians. Hence Mushrooms recipes are an alternative and very delightful option for the vegetarian and as well as non-vegetarian when they want to prepare something beyond the non-veg course. And these Mushrooms must be always fresh while buying them from the market and washed properly with water before cooking.

Easy Kadhai Mushroom is a kind of very simple recipe prepared with just four main ingredients and other spices. Basically, it requires very less time for the preparation as well. Easy Kadhai Mushroom can be served with Naan roti, Stuffed parathas, or hot steamed rice.

Here I have shared my version of the 'Easy Kadhai Mushroom' recipe with step by step instructions.

Easy Kadhai Mushroom

Tips:

1. Rinse the mushrooms thoroughly with water. Do not soak the mushrooms in water while washing them, because it will absorb water and spoil the taste.
2. Do not add salt while frying the vegetables as this will release water, make them mushy and lose their crunchiness.

[Veg]

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Course: Side

Cuisine: Indian

Serves: 2

Measuring Items: Teaspoon

Ingredients:

1. Mushroom- 200 grams
2. Onion- 2
3. Capsicum- 1
4. Tomato- 3
5. Green chili- 4
6. Ginger- half an inch
7. Garlic- 8 cloves
8. Coriander leaves (for garnish)

Spices:

1. Red Mirchi powder- 1 Tsp
2. Turmeric powder- half Tsp
3. Coriander powder- 1.5 Tsp
4. Salt- half tsp
5. Refined Soyabean oil- 5 to 6 Tsp

Method:

How to prepare ‘Easy Kadhai Mushroom’ with step by step pictures and instructions-

1. Chop the vegetables and mushrooms as shown in the picture.
   
2. Take a nonstick pan, heat 1 tsp oil and put the mushrooms. (Mushrooms may release a little bit of water, so keep stirring them in medium flame and fry)
3. Remove mushrooms from the pan, and add 3 tsp oil followed by the chopped vegetables. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
4. Bring in the mushrooms and vegetables together in the pan and fry for another two minutes.
   
5. Remove the stir-fried vegetables and mushrooms from the pan and keep aside.
   
6. Now add 2 tsp oil, followed by the sliced onions, green chili, minced ginger, and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes.
   
7. Add the powdered spices and salt. Mix and fry for another two minutes.
   
8. Add half a cup of water and bring to a boil.
   
9. Then add the fried vegetables and mushrooms, mix them all properly and cook for 5 more minutes.
   
10. Finally, add chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
    

So here's how the recipe for 'Easy Kadhai Mushroom' cooked for the perfect dinner extravaganza. Prepare this easy to make Kadhai Mushrooms frying them to the extent by keeping the texture soft, succulent and flavorsome. This ' Easy Kadhai Mushroom' is my hot favorite for the season and what's yours? Try this recipe in your kitchen and share your experiences with me. And enjoy cooking, serving and eating!!

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