Mushroom Masala

Mushroom - 1 whole packet (200gms).
Onion - 1 1/2 medium sized ( blanched and pureed)
Tomato puree - 3tbsp
Ginger - Garlic paste - 3/4 tsp
Cashew nut paste - 2tbsp
Kashmiri Chilli Powder- 2tsp
Coriander Powder-1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 3/4 tsp
Garam masala - 1/4tsp
Butter/oil - 2tbsp

Method:-

Initial Preparation:-

1) Soak about 1 1/2 tbsp of cashewnuts in water for about 2 hrs and grind them to a paste. This paste makes the gravy rich in taste.

3) Blanch the onion cut into pieces for about 15mts. If you are using microwave for blanching then keep the onions for about 10mts on high. And puree them.

Actual Preparation:-

1) Heat butter/oil in a kadai and add the onion puree and saute till they turn light brown in color.(This is also known as brown paste)

2) Add Ginger-Garlic paste to the brown paste mixture and saute for sometime.

3) Then add the Kashmiri chilli powder, coriander powder, cashew paste, tomato puree, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and salt and saute for sometime.

4) Add the mushrooms, little water and allow it to cook till the gravy becomes semi-solid.

5) Finally garnish it with freshcream/coriander.