Monsoon in Goa brings with it seasonal wild berries, mangoes, cashews, seasonal vegetables, etc. However, the one
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What you will need:
Ingredients | Quantity |
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Black Peppercorns | 1 teaspoon |
Cinnamon Stick | 1 inch |
Cloves | 1/2 teaspoon |
Coriander Seeds | 2 tablespoon |
Dry Red Chilies (medium spicy) | 12 |
Finely Chopped Onion | 1/2 cup |
Fresh Coconut | 1 cup |
Local Goan Mushrooms | 750 grams |
Oil | 2 tablespoons |
Salt | 1 1/2 teaspoon |
Sliced Onions | 1/2 cup |
Turmeric | 1 teaspoon |
Water | 2/3 cup to grind masala |
Water | 1/4 cup to boil the mushrooms |
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Serving: 10
How to make it:
- Heat oil in a pan. Add the chilies, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Saute for a while and remove the spices.
- To the same oil, add the sliced onions. Saute till they begin to brown.
- Add the coconut and fry until it begins to brown as well.
- Let the onion- coconut mixture cool.
- Once cooled completely, add the mixture to the mixer along with the spices and water. Grind into a coarse paste and set aside.
- Wash the mushrooms thoroughly until and the mud is cleaned completely. You might have to use a brush to clean them off. A clean new toothbrush works perfectly.
- Once the mushrooms are clean, add them to a large pot with chopped onions, salt and 1/4 cup of water. Do not add extra water as these mushrooms will release water. Cover and let the mushrooms come to a boil.
- Add the ground masala and let the mushrooms cook on a medium flame.
- Serve with bread, dosa or chapati.
Looking very very delicious. Will try definitely.
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