Mushroom Thoran

Ingredients:
1/2 kg  Mushroom(i used button)
1 medium onion diced
4 green chillies
5 shallots
4 cloves garlic crushed
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tsp. garam masala
1 tsp tuermeric
1/2 tsp. red chilli powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper powder
1 cup grated coconut
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1/2 tsp. Mustard seeds
oil for cooking
salt to taste

Method:

• Clean the mushrooms well in water.(i prefer peeling the outer skin off).
• Gently squeeze them of as much water as possible and sliced them.
• Marinate the sliced mushrooms with 1l2 tsp. turmeric powder and some salt for 15 mins.
• Grind the coconut, green chillies, 1/4 tsp. turmeric, 1/2 tsp. cumin and salt to a  coarse paste. keep it aside
• Heat oil(2 tbsp.) in a pan and splutter the mustards.
• Saute the onions, shallots, crushed garlic and curry leaves till the onions become near transparent.
• Add the chilli, pepper, garam masala and remaining turmeric powders and saute for a minute or two.
• Add the marinated mushrooms and saute in medium heat for  4-5 mins.
• DO not add water while cooking. Cover and cook on medium - low heat stirring occasionally.
• Cook till the dish is dry. Add the coconut mixture and stir fry until its dry and cooked well. Remove from flame and serve.