Mushroom Matar in Coconut Masala-Cook Smart

Ingredients list for Mushroom Matar in Coconut Masala-Cook Smart

• 1 1/2 cups Button mushrooms quartered
• 1 1/2 cups Frozen green peas
• 3 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 10-15 Curry leaves
• 2 Medium onions finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric powder
• to taste Salt
• 2 teaspoons Tamarind pulp
• For paste
• 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
• 1 cup Fresh coconut scraped
• 4 Dried red chillies

Method

1. Dry roast coriander seeds in a non-stick pan.
2. Heat coconut oil in a deep non-stick pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves and onions and sauté till onions turn a light brown.
3. When the coriander seeds begin to change colour add coconut and roast for 2 minutes.
4. Put dried red chillies in a grinder jar. Add the roasted coconut-coriander seed mixture and let it cool. Add a little water and grind to a smooth paste.
5. Add ginger-garlic paste to the onion mixture and sauté for a minute.
6. Add mushrooms and turmeric powder and mix well. Add 1 cup water and mix well. Add salt and cook for 5-7 minutes.
7. Add ground paste and mix well. Add green peas and tamarind pulp and mix well. Continue to cook for 10-12 minutes or till the gravy thickens.
8. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot with steamed rice.