Name: Chatu Besara from Odisha (Mushroom Cooked In Tangy Mustard Paste ) recipe by Alka Jena at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 gms – Locally grown Mushrooms(preferably Pala chatu i.e oyster mushroom but of course buttom mushroom can be used as they are available all through out the year); 1 – Large potato cut into small cubes 2 tbsps – Mustard Oil; 1 - Large Toamtoes finely chopped 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder; ½ tsp- red chilli powder 1/4tsp – Panch Phutan; Salt - To taste Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing; For mustard Paste:; 2 tbsps - Black mustard seed 4 to 5 - Green chilies 4-5 pods - Garlic

ABOUT Chatu Besara from Odisha (Mushroom Cooked In Tangy Mustard Paste ) RECIPE

Chatu Besara is a yummy nutritious vegetable dish mostly popular in the state of Odisha. The primary ingredients required to prepare this dish mainly comprise of mushroom, mustard paste, turmeric powder, tomato, etc. Chatu Besara is very healthy as the main ingredient mushroom is enriched with vitamins and minerals. It fights cancer, lowers blood glucose, reduces the risk of gout, and keeps the heart healthy. Mushroom also plays a key role in building immune system. Owning to mushroom's various nutritional values; this dish is also relished in other parts of India. Chatu Besara is easy to make and can be prepared even at home.

Ingredients Serving: 4

500 gms – Locally grown Mushrooms(preferably Pala chatu i.e oyster mushroom but of course buttom mushroom can be used as they are available all through out the year)
1 – Large potato cut into small cubes 2 tbsps – Mustard Oil
1 - Large Toamtoes finely chopped 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
½ tsp- red chilli powder 1/4tsp – Panch Phutan
Salt - To taste Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
For mustard Paste:
2 tbsps - Black mustard seed 4 to 5 - Green chilies 4-5 pods - Garlic

Instructions

Clean the mushrooms and shred them into small pieces. Keep aside. Peel the potato and cut into small pieces.
Soak the black mustard seeds along with the garlic and green chilies for 30 minutes. Grind this in to a fine thick paste by adding little water.
In a pan add 2 tbsp oil and fry the cut potatoes till almost done and light brown in colour. Keep aside. Sauté the mushrooms till half done and keep aside.
In the same pan add Panch Phutan and once they started to crackle add chopped tomatoes and 1 to 2 slit green chillies. Saute for a minute. Then add mushrooms. Saute on high heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add fried potatoes, turmeric powder , red chilli powder and fry for 2 more minutes. Lower the heat and add the mustard paste. Saute for 2 more minutes. Add salt and required amount of water. Let it come to a boil. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Transfer to a plate and garnish with coriander leaves and Serve with pain white rice.

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