Mushroom Pepper Masala

Ingredients:

• Mushroom – 2 cups (chopped to cubes)
• Onions – 1/2 cup (finely chopped)
• Tomatoes – 1/3 cup (chopped)
• Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Fennel seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Bay leaf – 1
• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Coriander leaves – to garnish

To Grind:

• Coconut – 3 tbsp
• Black pepper – 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Method of Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a pan and add the bay leaf and fennel seeds.
2. Now add the chopped onions and little salt.
3. Fry till they become translucent and add the chopped tomatoes.
4. Fry till they become soft and add turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder.
5. Sautee for 2 minutes and add the chopped mushrooms.
6. Add required amount of salt and cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Now grind the coconut, pepper and cumin seeds.
8. Add the ground masala and combine well and cook for another 5 minutes.
9. Garnish with coriander leaves.