Mushroom Kulambu-Button Mushroom/Kalan Potato Kuzhambu Recipe (gravy)

Mushrooms have many wonderful health benefits.They are low in carbohydrates, have no fat, no cholesterol, are high in proteins, vitamins and minerals. Mushrooms also have lot of water content and fiber. They're natural diseases fighters. Including  mushrooms in our diet regularly can help us keep our body healthy. This mushroom kulambu is a great combination  with chapati, poori, naan, paratha and rice.

How to make Mushroom Kulambu-Buttom Mushroom Kuzhambu

 Prep Time : 15 mins

 Cook Time : 30 mins 
 Serves: 3
 Recipe Category: Kuzhambu Varieties
 Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
 Author:Padhu Sankar

   Ingredients needed

   Mushroom -200 grams
   Potato medium size -1
   Onion (cut lengthwise) -3/4 cup
   Green chillies- 2 slit
   Ginger garlic paste -1/2 tsp
   Tomato -1/2 cup

   Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
   Sambar powder -2 1/2 tsp

   For grinding (masala paste)

   Pearl onions/baby onions- 7-9
   Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
   Fennel seeds/ Sombu - 1 tsp
   Whole black pepper - 1 tsp

   For the seasoning

   Oil -2 -2 1/2 tbsp
   Cinnamon -1 inch piece
   Cloves - 2
   Curry leaves- few

Preparation

Grind the masala raw and keep it ready.

Clean and cut mushrooms into 2 pieces.

Cut onion lengthwise.

Method

Heat oil in a kadai, add the ingredients mentioned under seasoning, then add onions, green chilli and saute until onions turn transparent.

Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a few more seconds.

Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, salt needed and sambar powder. Cook until tomatoes becomes mushy.

Then add cubed potatoes and cook for a few minutes.

Once the potatoes are half done, add the mushrooms and cook covered for a few minutes.

When the mushrooms are almost done, add the ground paste, mix well and cook for a few more minutes until the raw flavor of the paste goes.

Once the masala is well blended with the mushrooms and potatoes, add a cup of water and boil well on medium flame for 5-6 minutes. Then switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves. Check for salt.

Serve hot with chapati, naan, paratha or rice.

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Mushroom Biryani 

Mushroom Kurma 

Mushroom Pepper fry 

Mushroom Masala 

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