* Shiitake Mushroom in Chettinad style Ingredients : onion 2 finely chopped , tomato pulp 1 cup , curry patta 10-12 , ginger garlic paste 2 tsp each , coconut milk 1/2 cup , Amul cream 1-2 tb sp , shiitake mushrooms ( available in dry form ... Soak them in hot water for 1/2 hr or till soft . Then chop them) or use button mushrooms . Soak together following in hot water : khus khus 1 tbsp , cashewnut 2 tbsp . Masala ingredients : dry coconut 1/4 cups , whole coriander 1tbsp , jeera seeds 1 tsp , peppercorns 2 tsp , green cardamoms 2-3 , Saunf 1 tsp , cloves 2 . Cinnamon stick 1 , whole red chilly 1-2 Method : Dry roast all the masala ingredients till fragrant . Remove from fire & keep aside . When cool grind with soaked poppy n cashewnuts to a smooth paste . Keep aside . Heat oil in a pan ,sauté onions , ginger garlic paste till light brown . Add tomato pulp, curry leaves n cook till done . Add water 1/4 th cup , cook for a min . Cool n ground to make a smooth paste . Now mix both of the grounded masalas . Cook for 2-3 minutes . Add soaked shiitake or normal mushrooms . Cookon low flame till done . Add coconut milk n cream . Cook for a minute. Add coriander leaves n serve hot with steamed rice ....
Posted on: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 12:13:04 +0000