Chettinadu Mushroom And Peas Gravy

Chettinadu Mushroom And Peas Gravy

This is the Gravy, which all Mushroom lovers must try. Adding Chettinadu Masala, makes the gravy spicier and tastier.. I have also added Peas for enhancing the gravy..

I have used King Oyster Mushroom for this Gravy. You can also any other Mushroom .

Here is the recipe..

Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)

Mushroom                      - 250gm

Green peas                     - 1/4 cup

Big Onion                       - 2

Tomatoes                        - 2

Salt                                 - As required

Turmeric Powder           - a pinch

Chili Powder                  - 1/2 tsp

Pepper                            - 6 to 8

Curry Leaves                 - few

Oil                                  - As required

To Grind:

Chopped Ginger          - 1 tsp

Chopped Garlic           - 1 tsp

Cashew Nuts               - 5

Poppy Seeds                - 1/4 tsp

To Roast:

Cinnamon Stick            - 1

Cloves                           - 2

Green Cardamom         - 2

Coriander Seeds           - 1 tsp

Cumin Seeds                - 1/2 tsp

Fennel Seeds                - 1/2 tsp

Red Chili                      - 1

Chopped Coconut        - 1 tbsp

Procedure:

• Chop Mushroom into little bigger pieces. Cook Green Peas.
• Chop Finely onions and tomatoes.
• Soak Cashew nuts and Poppy seeds in water.
• Grind Pepper coarsely.
• Roast everything under 'To Roast' in oil and grind along with chopped Ginger, Garlic and soaked cashew nuts and poppy seeds.
• Heat oil in  a pan.
• Add chopped onions and curry leaves to it. 
• After the onions are translucent, add ground masala.
• Saute till raw flavor of masala goes off, and then add chopped tomatoes.
• Add also salt, turmeric powder and chili powder.
• Saute till both onions and tomatoes are cooked. Add chopped mushrooms and close with a lid.
• Mushroom will cook on its own water. When the mushrooms are half cooked, add cooked peas.
• Cook till the mushroom is completely cooked. Switch off the flame and add ground pepper.
• Serve it with Chapathi/Roti or even with Rice.
• We had it with Chapathi.