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CHETTINAD MUSHROOM PODI CURRY

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Hi All,
CHETTINAD MUSHROOM PODI CURRY! I made this curry before very long time but posting it today. Chettinad is famous for its fresh ground masala and any dish with chettinad masala tastes amazing.. i served with buttermilk kuzhambu and rice.
Simple, aromatic Chettinad mushroom podi curry recipe is as below,
INGREDIENTS :
Mushroom- 200 gms (1 packet).
Coconut oil/ ghee – 1 tsp.
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp.
Salt – as per taste.
Coriander leaves – a bunch.
Lemon juice – 1 tsp.

TO GRIND :
Coriander seeds – 2 tsp.
Pepper- 1 tsp.
Urad dal – 1 1/2 tsp.
Dry red chillies – 4 nos.

METHOD :
  1. Clean and wash mushroom well without dirt and slit it into two or four pieces according to its size.
  2. Dry roast grinding ingredients till golden brown and aroma arises. Remove from flame and let it come down to room temperature.
  3. Grind the roasted ingredients to very coarse powder.
  4. Heat oil in a pan,add onions and fry till brown,then add chopped mushroom(no need to add water), turmeric powder, salt and fry in medium flame till mushroom shrinks and cooks to soft.

  5. Finally add ground masala powder and mix well till mushroom absorbs the masala and becomes dry.

  6. Add chopped coriander leaves , squeeze lemon juice and mix once.
  7. Remove from flame and serve hot with roti, dosa or even rice.
     HAPPY COOKING!!!






























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