Mushroom Xacuti Masala

Ingredients:

Mushroom 2 Cups (chopped)

Onion 1 (finely chopped)

Tomato 2(chopped)

Green chillies 2 (slitted)

Salt to taste

Oil 2tbsp

Coriander leaves Garnish

For grinding:

Red chillies 4 or 5

Bay leaf 1

Cinnamon 1 Inch Stick

Coriander seeds 2 tsp

Finnel seeds 1 tsp

Cardamoms 2 or 3

Pepper corns 1tsp

Cumin seeds 1 tsp

Grated coconut 3tsp

Method:

Heat a Pan, add oil. Add all the ingredients for grinding. Roast it well.

Then add grated coconut and just roast it for a minute. Let it cool.

Make a fine paste of it and keep it aside. This is the xacuti masala. If your non-vegetarian, you can use this masala with chicken, instead of mushrooms.

Now heat a pan, add oil and add chopped onion.

Saute it well, until it turns translucent. Add tomatoes.

Saute for about 2 minutes and add slitted green chillies and mushroom.

Mix well and add water (about 2 cups). Also add necessary salt.

Once the mushrooms are cooked add the ground paste to it.

Let it boil for 3 minutes, finally garnish with cilantro/ coriander leaves.

Spicy and delicious mushroom xacuti masala  is ready.