Mushroom Kasoori Methi

I was planning to make a simple dry mushroom dish today when sudden inspiration struck me and I added some kasoori methi to it.

What a difference one surprise ingredient can make. This recipe is the kind your guests will take a mouthful of and exclaim: "Amazing! What masala have you put in it?"

You can take a cue from my colleague and shrug: "Just haldi and mirch."

You Need:

• Mushrooms – 250 gms
• Onion – 1 large
• Ginger – 1/2 inch
• Garlic – 2-3 pods
• Chilli powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• Kasoori Methi – 1 tablespoon
• Salt – To taste
• Oil – a few drops

How To:

Grind onion, garlic and ginger into a paste.

Heat oil in a small pan. Add the onion paste and fry till golden brown. Add the chilli powder and kasoori methi, bind it in, cover and switch off the heat.

While the masala is browning, wash mushrooms well and slice them.

In a large shallow pan, add a few drops of oil and cook the mushroom slices. At this stage, tip the masala from the small pan into this one. Sprinkle salt to taste, and a little water if it’s too dry. Mix and cook for 5 minutes together so that the flavours blend.

Serve hot with rice or rotis, and any tomato-based gravy.