Mushroom Thoren

Mushrooms are a good source of Vitamin B. It has no cholesterol and is virtually fat free. More information can be got from this site http://www.organicfood.com.au/Content_Common/pg-mushrooms-nutrition.seo

Ingredients:

1. 500 gms White button mushrooms finely chopped
2. 3 shallots sliced
3. 3 green chillies finely chopped
4. 1/4 cup Grated fresh coconut or dessicated coconut
5. 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
6. 1 tsp turmeric powder
7. 1 tsp cumin powder
8. A few curry leaves (optional)
9. 1 tblsp. oil for sauteing
10. 1/2 tsp. mustard
11. Salt as per taste

Method:

• Heat oil in a frying pan.
• Splutter the mustard seeds in it.
• Saute the onion until slightly brown.
• Add curry leaves.
• Add the chopped mushrooms, chillies and garlic and let it cook until all the water has evaporated. (If using dessicated coconut add it to the mushrooms before all water is evaporated along with the turmeric and cumin powder).
• Fresh grated coconut may be added after the water is evaporated along with the cumin and turmeric powders and mix.
• Cover and cook on a low fire until done.
• Serve it with rice.