INGREDIENTS
Mushroom Chettinad
Servings - 2 - 3
INGREDIENTS

Cumin - 1 tablespoon
Coriander seeds - 1 tablespoon
Fennel seeds - 1 tablespoon
Cinnamon stick - 1 inch
Green cardamom - 2 pods
Black cardamom - 1 pod
Cloves - 4 pods
Dry red chili - 5
Coconut - 100 grams
Cashew paste - 70 grams
Poppy seeds paste - 50 grams
Oil - 50 milliliters
Onions - 250 grams
Ginger - 2 tablespoons
Tomato - 180 grams
Salt - 1 1/2 teaspoons
Red chili - 1 teaspoon
Turmeric - 1teaspoon
Mushrooms - 450 grams
Coriander - for garnishing
PREPARATION
1. Take a pan, add 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 2 pods green cardamom, 1 pod black cardamom, 4 pods cloves, 5 dry red chili and roast until it turns golden brown in color.
2. Transfer this into a mortar and crush it with the help of a pestle. Keep aside.
3. Take a pan, add 100 grams coconut and roast until it turns golden brown in color.
4. Transfer this into a blender and blend it into a paste.
5. In a mixing bowl, add 70 grams cashew paste, 50 grams poppy seeds paste, prepared coconut paste, prepared masala and mix it well. Keep aside.
6. Heat 50 milliliters oil in a skillet, add 250 grams onions and fry till translucent.
7. Add 2 tablespoons ginger and stir until it turns golden brown in color.
8. Then, add 180 grams tomato and saute until it turns soft and pulpy.
9. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
10. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon red chili and mix it well.
11. Add 1 teaspoon turmeric and mix it well.
12. Now, add the prepared mixture in it and mix it well.
13. Cook for another 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
14. Add 450 grams mushrooms and mix it well.
15. Cook for 7 - 10 minutes on medium heat.
16. Garnish with coriander.
17. Serve hot.