CHETTINAD MUSHROOM GRAVY

A very spicy gravy that goes well with roti, dosa, idli and even hot ghee rice. The aroma of ground masala gives this dish a true chettinad touch. Do try this dish and I'm sure you'll love it.

INGREDIENTS

Mushroom - 200 gms

Onion - 1

Dry Red chili - 6

Green Chili - 1

Pepper - 1 tsp

Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

Garlic pods - 6

Ginger - a small piece

Fennel seeds - 1 tsp

Curry leaves - 4

Coconut milk - 1/4 cup

Salt

METHOD

Grind all the ingredients except mushroom, coconut milk and salt. Add little water and grind to make a paste. Clean and chop mushrooms. Heat oil in a kadai and add the ground paste. Cook in low heat till the raw smell goes, this should take about 5 mins. Now add the mushroom and salt. Give it a good mix ,add 1 cup water and cook in low flame for 15-20 mins stirring every 5 mins. Once the mushroom is cooked, add 1/4 cup coconut milk. Stir well and switch of the heat. Hot and spicy mushroom gravy is ready to serve.