Mushroom Do Piaza
Indian Indian - South Indian Classics

Mushroom Do Piaza

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 400g button mushrooms, quartered
  • • 2 tbsp gingelly (sesame) oil
  • • 12 shallots, halved
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 4 dried red chilies
  • • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • • 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Dry-roast the dried red chilies, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds; grind with the coconut into a coarse paste.

2
Phase 2

Heat the oil and fry the shallots until golden.

3
Phase 3

Add the ginger-garlic paste and the ground masala with the salt and fry until the oil separates.

4
Phase 4

Toss in the mushrooms and cook 5-6 minutes until tender and coated.

5
Phase 5

Serve with rice, chapati, or parotta.