Kadai Mushroom

Time Required: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6

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Kadai Mushroom  is a one of the best recipes I have come across recently. Do try this recipe and I am sure you will keep making it.

Ingredients:

• 500 gms Mushroom
• 1 tsp Jeera
• 1/2 inch chopped Ginger
• 4 medium Onions (3 chopped finely and one into square pieces)
• 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 1tsp Turmeric Powder
• 2 tsp Chili Powder
• 1 btsp Coriander Powder
• 3 Tomatoes (2 tomatoes pureed and one tomato chopped into square pieces)
• 1 Capsicum (chopped into square pieces)
• 5-6 Cashews
• 3 tbsp Butter
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 2 tsp Kasuri Methi
• Little Coriander Leaves
• 2 tbsp Cream (Optional)
• Salt to taste

Prepare Kadai Masala

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp Coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp Jeera
• 1 tbsp Peppercorns
• 4-5 Red Chilies
• 4 tbsp Oil

1. Grind Coriander seeds, Cumin seeds, Red Chilies and Peppercorns to a coarse Powder.
   
2. You can make this and store it in a airtight container and use it next time whenever you make.

Method:

1. In a pan add Butter. Add Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Panner (cut into square pieces), Onions, Tomatoes and Capsicum that are chopped into square pieces in it. Add 1 tbsp Kadai Masala (preparation is mentioned above), pinch of Turmeric powder, Chili powder, Coriander powder and Salt. Keep these sauted veggies aside.
2. Pour Oil in a Kadai. Add Jeera and chopped Ginger. Let the raw smell of Ginger disappear.
3. Now add finely chopped Onions into it and saute till they just turn translucent.
4. Add Turmeric powder, Chili powder, Coriander powder and little Salt. Fry this masala for a while.
5. Add Tomato Puree and cook till oil separates. Add water to adjust the consistency. Allow it to Boil.
   
6. Once the gravy boils, add the sauted veggies into it. (Mentioned in step 1)
7. Adjust Salt and water.
8. Add Kasuri methi, Coriander leaves and Cream (optional).
9. Your hot and yummy Kadai Mushroom is ready. Serve it hot with Chapatis.
   

Masala Papad

Time Required: 10 Minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 3 Papad (Lijjat)
• Salt
• 1 small Onion
• 1 small Tomato
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves

Method:

1. Cook Papad keep aside.
2. In a chopper take Onion, Tomato, Coriander Leaves and chop it finely.
   
3. Mix Salt, Red Chilly Powder and Lemon Juice.
   
4. Add this on the cooked Papad as toppings just before serving.
5. Enjoy spicy n yummy Masala Papad!!!
   

Sooji Ka Halwa (Konkani: Sheera)

Time Required: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Sooji Rava
• 4 tbsp Ghee
• 2 Cloves
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 2 Cup Water(hot)
• 1 tsp Cardamom Powder
• Dry Fruits (few)- Rasins, Cashews

Method:

1. Take a pan add Ghee let it heat. Add Cloves and then add Sooji Rava.
2. Roast the rava till u get a nice aroma. Add Rasins and Cashew.
3. Now add hot Water and Sugar, mix gently and let it cook for a minute or two.
   
4. Add Cardamom Powder and serve it hot.