Kongunadu Pallipalayam Mushroom
A fragrant dry roast from western Tamil Nadu, featuring earthy mushrooms tossed with toasted coconut strips, shallots, and fiery red chillies. Cooked in pure coconut oil, this dish relies on minimal ingredients to deliver deep, rustic South Indian flavours.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Kongunadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat coconut oil in a wide pan or kadai over medium heat.
2
Add mustard seeds and fennel seeds, letting them crackle and pop.
3
Add the deseeded dried red chillies, garlic, and curry leaves, sauteing for a minute until fragrant.
4
Toss in the sliced shallots and fresh coconut strips; fry until the shallots soften and the coconut turns golden.
5
Stir in the turmeric powder and salt to combine with the aromatics.
6
Add the quartered mushrooms, mixing gently so they are well coated in the seasoned oil.
7
Cover and cook on low heat for 8 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to release and cook in their own steam.
8
Uncover and saute on medium-high heat for another 5 minutes until all moisture evaporates and the mushrooms are dry-roasted.
9
Serve hot as an appetizer or a spicy side dish with steamed rice and sambar.
Ingredients
400g button mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
15 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
10 dried red chillies, deseeded and broken into pieces
10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
1/2 cup thin fresh coconut strips
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
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