Tawa Fried Mushroom

The health benefits of mushroom are many. It reduces cholesterol, helps in weight loss and protects against cancer. Variety of dishes can be prepared using mushrooms ranging from soup and starters to delicious curries and pulaos. Here, I am giving a simple recipe of a starter item.

                                           

Basic info about the recipe

Cuisine                                                     - North Indian              

Serves                                                      - 2-3 people.

Ingredients:

1.   Mushrooms                          - 200 gms

2.   Curd                                      - 1 cup

3.   Besan                                    - 1 tbsp

4.   Kasoori methi                       - 1 tsp

5.   Red chilli powder                 - 1 tsp

6.   Jeera powder                       - ½  tsp

7.   Turmeric powder                  - ¼ tsp

8.   Salt                                        - to taste

9.   Garlic paste                          - 1 tsp

10.                       Oil                            - 2 tbsp

Method:  Wash mushrooms and dip in hot water mixed with salt for 5 mts. Take out and keep aside.

Make a thick batter using all the other ingredients except mushrooms and oil.

Dip the mushrooms in the batter and let it rest for half an hour.

Heat oil in a pan and add the mushrooms and fry both sides till golden brown. (do not add the mushrooms altogether as it is not fried in too much oil).

Remove to a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve hot.