Name: Oyster Mushroom Spicy Gravy for Rice recipe by Subashini Krish at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Oyster mushroom 200gms; Shallots 200 gms; Grated coconut 1 cup; Red chillies 6-8; Coriander seeds 2 table spoons; Jeera 1 tablespoon; Blackpepper 1 teaspoon; Cinnamon 1 inch; Cloves 3; Cashews 3-4; Curry leaves a fistful; Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp; Salt accordingly; Groundnut oil 30 ml; Mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon; Green chilli 1

ABOUT Oyster Mushroom Spicy Gravy for Rice RECIPE

Oyster mushrooms have a unique taste compared to button mushrooms. This gravy is a South Indian style gravy which goes well for steamed rice. This can be had with dosa/idli also

Ingredients Serving: 6

Oyster mushroom 200gms
Shallots 200 gms
Grated coconut 1 cup
Red chillies 6-8
Coriander seeds 2 table spoons
Jeera 1 tablespoon
Blackpepper 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon 1 inch
Cloves 3
Cashews 3-4
Curry leaves a fistful
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Salt accordingly
Groundnut oil 30 ml
Mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Green chilli 1

Instructions

Wash the oyster mushrooms well and tear them into small pieces
In a kadai add little oil and fry all the masala ingredients together in a low flame.
Add half of the peeled shallots and Curry leaves and fry till the onion turns pink.
Cool it and grind to a smooth paste
Make a paste of grated coconut and cashews .
Slice the remaining shallots in to 1/2 pieces. Reserve 3-4 for tadka at the end.
In a kadai add the cut shallots , mushrooms ,salt and turmeric.
Once the raw smell goes off add little water. Cook covered for 15 minutes since oyster mushrooms take little longer time to cook than button mushrooms.
Now add the spicy shallots paste and cook for 5 more minutes
Now add the coconut paste , adequate water for gravy and simmer for 5 more minutes.
In a tadka pan add oil.when hot add mustard seeds and chopped shallots.it should turn golden in colour. Now add a slit green chilli to the oil.
Transfer the gravy to a serving bowl and pour the tadka over the gravy .
Hot and spicy oyster mushroom gravy is ready to serve.

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