Mushroom Thoran

 

Mushroom thoran

In Kerala traditional Mushroom (കുമിൾ/ കൂണ്‍) season is immediately after the rain, as we see the white buds comes out in groups in wet soil.  Now-a-days mushrooms are available in all the seasons from farms and became an easily available healthy vegetable option. Mushrooms are very low in carbohydrates and are a good source of protein, as a good alternative to meat. The recipe here is a common Kerala preparation of mushrooms with coconut.

Ingredients

  1. Mushrooms (washed and cut to pieces) : 700 g
  2. Onion (big- chopped to small pieces)  : 1
  3. Green chilly (chopped) : 5
  4. Turmeric powder : ¼ T-sp
  5. Coconut : 1 cup
  6. Salt for taste

For tempering:-

  1. Mustard seeds : ½ Tsp
  2. Dried red chilli : 3
  3. Oil : 2 T-sp
  4. Curry leaves

Method

  • In a kadai/ pan pour the oil and add the mustard seeds and let it splutter , then add the red chilli and fry it.
  • Add the onion along with green chilli and fry it till onions turns translucent.
  • Add the mushroom and turmeric powder and mix everything well it.
  • Add salt and cook the mushroom without the lid on (mix it often). Can see water is oozing from the mushroom.
  • Once it is cooked fully, continue on flame to dry any excess water (Typical cooking take about ~ 10 min).
  • Now add the coconut and curry leaves.
  • Mix everything together while cooking for about 2 more minutes.

Tips:

  • Do not put the lid for the entire cooking.
  • For authentic taste use coconut oil.
  • Add more coconut and oil will give nice flavor and taste.

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