I’m not too fond on mushrooms, I like a few dishes like mushroom empanadas, stuffed portabello, etc. But recently I was reading about the benefits of mushrooms – they are high in antioxidants that help strengthen the immune system, and they are the only source of Vitamin D found in plant foods. So I wanted to start incorporating mushrooms more in our everyday foods and tried this mushroom curry today which turned out great.

What you’ll need:

• Oil – 3 to 4 tbsp
• Mustard – 1 tsp
• Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
• Red Onion (medium) – 1 finely chopped
• Ginger – 1 inch piece
• Garlic – 4 cloves
• Curry Leaves
• Pav Bhaji Masala – 2 tbsp
• Bell Peppers (any will do, I used one yellow and one orange) – 2 chopped
• Tomato Paste – 1/2 can (or 3 oz)
• Button Mushrooms – 1 tub (24 oz or 680 gms)
• Salt to taste
• Paprika or Chili Powder – 1 tsp
• Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
• Cilantro chopped

Don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients! They are all basic things and the steps below should simplify it for you.

Method:

1. Warm up oil in a large pot. Add the Mustard Seeds and Cumin Seeds. Let it splutter. Add the chopped Onion and saute.

2. Make a paste of the fresh Ginger and Garlic. Add it to the pot. Also add Curry leaves and Pav Bhaji masala.

3. Add the chopped bell peppers and give it a mix.

4. Add the Tomato paste and the chopped Mushrooms.

5. Next add Salt, Paprika, Cumin powder and Turmeric powder.

6. Stir the mixture and cover the pot. Cook on medium-low for about 10 minutes.

7. Add chopped Cilantro. Serve it over some Lemon Quinoa or with Multi Bean Adai or Roti or Rice. Enjoy!

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