Mushroom masala is a healthy hearty dish with an earthen flavor. It can be served as a side for any Indian main dish and can also be sandwiched between toasted bread slices.

Mushrooms are boon for vegetarians as they are rich in protein. You can check here for its nutrition facts: http://www.livestrong.com/article/262719-nutrition-facts-for-mushrooms-after-cooking/

I have prepared chettinad style mushroom masala without adding red chillies or green chillies as they may affect the flavor of mushroom; instead I have used pepper and ginger. You can check the mushroom masala recipe as below:

Time taken: 30 min

Serves: 3

Ingredients:

1. Mushrooms (kalaan) – 8 Nos.
2. Pea pods – 15 Nos.
3. Salt – 3/4 tsp

For masala-1:

1. Onions – 2 Nos.
2. Tomato – 1 No.
3. Ginger – 1/2″ piece
4. Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

For masala-2:

1. Peppercorns – 1/2 tsp
2. Cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp (or fennel seeds)
3. Garam masala – 1/4 tsp
4. Coconut pieces…