Mushroom Pepper Fry is a spicy and flavorful Indian dish that features mushrooms sautรฉed with black pepper, spices, and herbs. It’s a perfect side dish for those who love a peppery zest in their meals. This dish can be served with Indian bread like roti or naan, or even as a spicy topping for rice.
Mushroom Pepper Fry
Mushroom Pepper Fry is a delightful South Indian dish that marries the earthy flavors of mushrooms with the bold, aromatic essence of black pepper. It's a testament to the region's culinary mastery, offering a unique blend of textures and spices that's both hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 500 g Mushrooms cleaned and sliced
- 1 large Onion finely chopped
- 1 medium Tomato finely chopped
- 2 Green chilies slit
- 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- a few Curry leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1.5 teaspoons(adjust as per taste) Black pepper powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
- to taste Salt
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms and slice them. If using button mushrooms, you can slice them into halves or quarters depending on their size.
- Sautรฉ the Spices: Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add cumin seeds and curry leaves. Sautรฉ for a few seconds until aromatic.
- Cook the Onions: Add finely chopped onions and green chilies to the pan. Sautรฉ until the onions turn golden brown.
- Add Ginger-Garlic Paste: Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- Include Tomatoes and Turmeric: Add chopped tomatoes and turmeric powder. Cook until the tomatoes become mushy.
- Add the Mushrooms: Incorporate the sliced mushrooms and salt. Cook on high heat. The mushrooms will release water. Keep cooking until this water evaporates.
- Season with Pepper: Once the water evaporates, add black pepper powder and garam masala. Mix well and fry for another 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with Indian bread or as a side dish.
Tips and Information
Tips and Overview
- Mushroom Selection: Use fresh mushrooms for the best flavor. Button mushrooms are ideal for this recipe, but you can also use other varieties like shiitake or portobello.
- Cooking Mushrooms: Initially cook the mushrooms on high heat. This helps in evaporating the water quickly and ensures the mushrooms are sautรฉed, not boiled.
- Adjusting Spices: Feel free to adjust the amount of black pepper and green chilies according to your spice tolerance.
- Serving Suggestion: Mushroom Pepper Fry can be served as a starter or as a side dish with your main course. It pairs well with both rice and Indian bread.
