Kadhai Mushroom

Pre-seasoned cast iron Kadhai from @healthychoices_in ( because healthy eating requires not only healthy ingredients but also a healthy cookware ).

21 ingredients

Produce
2 Bay leaf
453 g Button mushroom, White
1 tsp Coriander, Powder
10 pieces Ginger julienne
1 1/2 cups Onion
1 cup Onion made into 1" squares
1 cup Tomatoes
Canned Goods
2 Chili, dry red whole
1 1/2 tbsp Tomato paste
Condiments
1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
Baking & Spices
1/2 tsp Garam masala, Powder
1 tsp Kasturi methi
1 1/2 tsp Paprika or deggi mirch or kashmiri red chili powder
1 Salt
1/2 tsp Turmeric, Powder
Oils & Vinegars
1/4 cup Oil
Nuts & Seeds
1 tsp Cumin, Powder
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds, Whole
Liquids
1/3 cup Water
Other
1 cup Green capsicum made into 1" squares
2 tbsp Kadai masala

How to make Kadai Mushroom?

1. Saute Onions unitil Translucent

   Heat a skillet, add oil, sizzle the cumin, dry red chilies & the bay leaves, add chopped onions and saute until they turn translucent and soft.

2. Add tomatoes & saute until mushy

   Throw in the chopped tomatoes and saute until they release the juices and turn mushy.

3. Throw in the Ginger Garlic paste and fry well

   Add the ginger gralic paste and fry everything well until oil begins to ooze out and the raw smell of the ginger garlic paste completely disappears.

4. Add the dry spices and fry well

   Now, add all the dry spices except the garam masala & fry everyhting well until oil begins to leave the sides of the pan.

5. Mix in the tomato paste

   Add the tomato paste and mix well.

6. Add the Mushrooms and mix well

   Throw in the diced mushrooms and coat them well with the bhuna masala in the pan.

7. Now, add the onion squares & some water, saute for sometime

   Mix in the onion squares and pour just ⅓ cup water. Give everything a very good mix, the mushrooms will begin to release their juices. Saute everything for sometime.

8. Add the capsicums and cover and cook

   Now, add the diced capsicums, mix everything well. Cover and cook for 5 mins. The mushroom will release lots of juices now.

9. Mix all the garnishes and serve hot

   Add the garam masala powder, the ginger juliennes and the kasturi methi. Mix them well with the Kadai Mushroom gravy. Serve hot for best flavors.

For more details about the enameled cast iron skillet from @healthychoices_in do check my previous post