Oyster Mushroom Korma

My comfort  food for a cloudy rainy season is some nice korma with hot rice oh yes with omelet of course. In my last blog post I'd posted about auchan food market it was quite an experience shopping I'm a sort of person who is always curious to seek fresh produce in the grocery section I found fresh and wonderful oyster mushroom the korma turned out real good...I  also read that oyster mushrooms are good for health Oyster mushrooms are high in nutrients. According to a study published in "Food Chemistry," oyster mushrooms contain significant levels of zinc, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C, folic acid, niacin, and vitamins B-1 and B-2. The study concluded that consuming oyster mushrooms as part of a healthy diet contributes to recommended nutritional requirements.

Ingredients:
250 Grams Oyster mushrooms
1 Medium Onion (finely chopped)
1 Tomato (chopped into small cubes)
1 Sprig Curry Leaf
1 Green Chilly (slit)

{1 Inch Cinnamon
3 Pods Cardamom
3 Cloves                        
1 Strand Mace/Javitri} Instead of the whole spices garam masala or kitchen king masala can be used

1/2 Tsp Ginger & Garlic Paste
1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 Red Chilly powder & Coriander powder.
1 Cup Coconut milk
1/2 Tsp Lime Juice
2 Tbsp Oil
Salt as per taste

Coriander & Mint for garnish

Oyster mushrooms should not be cut with a knife it should be shredded to bite size please watch the video how i prepare before cooking. Also wash the mushrooms with salt water and then rinse.

Method:

• Heat oil in a wok add the whole spices and allow to splutter. add ginger and garlic paste fry a bit.
• Add onion, curry leaf and chilly fry till onion turns light pink in color.
• Add the tomato and fry till oil surfaces.
• Add the chilly powder, turmeric and coriander powder and fry.
• Add the mushrooms and fry allow the mushroom to reduce on its own a bit before adding water.
• Add 1 cup water and salt place a cover allow the mushroom to cook. takes about 10 to 15 minutes to cook.
• Once the mushroom has cooked add the coconut milk allow to boil till raw flavor from coconut milk has reduced add lime juice and garnish with mint and coriander.

• Serve hot with rice enjoy...:)

My favorite rice is basmati when served with any korma it simply tastes wonderful i also prepared omelet and raita my favorite sides to complete my meal...:)

Mushroom Chops Masala

Ingredients:
2 Cups Button Mushrooms (cleaned and quartered)
1 Large Bell Pepper/Capsicum (cubed)
1 Large Onion (finely chopped)
1/2 Cup Spring Onions
1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
2 Green Chillies
1 Tbsp Chinese 5 Spice Powder 
1/2 Tsp Pepper Powder
2 1/2 Tbsp Oil
Salt to taste
Mint and Lime juice for garnish.

Lets Prepare:

• Heat a wok with oil add the onion and ginger garlic paste fry till the onion turns transparent add the 5spice powder and chillies fry a bit add the mushroom and capsicum fry place a cover and allow the mushroom to wilt down a bit in 5 minutes you can see the amount of moisture the mushroom has oozed depending on the moisture add very little water for the bell peppers to cook place the cover back and allow the moisture to evaporate at the same time mushroom and the pepper should have cooked in add the spring onion and pepper powder and fry for 3 more minutes .
• Garnish with lime juice and mint leafs serve hot with any rice dishes best served with south Indian meals...Enjoy...:)

you can watch my video recipe in english...:)