Mushroom bhaji

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3To 4 tbs. oil
1mediumOnion, chopped fine
3Cloves garlic, crushed
½teaspoonGround turmeric
½teaspoonChili powder
1teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonGround coriander
¾teaspoonSalt or to taste
1tablespoonTomato paste
8ouncesSmall mushrooms

Directions

Heat the oil over medium heat and fry the onion until they are lightly browned. Lower heat and add the garlic, turmeric, chili powder, coria and cumin. Stir and fry the spices and add about 1 tbs. water to prev the spices from sticking to the bottom of the pan. As soon as this wa dries up, add a little more. Continue until you have fried the spices about 5 minutes. Add the salt and tomato paste, mix well and add the mushrooms. Stir until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Sprinkle about 2 tbs. water and cover the pan. Simmer for 10 minutes. The finished dish should have a little amount of sauce, but it should not runny. If necessary take the lid off and cook quickly until the sacue reasonably thick.

Recipe from the complete Indian cookbook.

Submitted By TANANA REYNOLDS On 05-23-95