Mushroom Bhaji

Submitted by: Marcia

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Category: Vegetables

Description: A great side for a nice Indian meal. 

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes 

Servings: 4

Difficulty rating: 2

Ingredients:

3-4 Tablespoons oil

1 Medium onion, finely chopped

3 Cloves garlic, crushed

1/2 Teaspoon ground turmeric

1/2 Teaspoon chili powder

1 Teaspoon ground cumin

1 Teaspoon ground coriander

3/4 Teaspoon salt, or to taste

1 Tablespoon tomato paste

8 Ounces small mushrooms, sliced or chopped 

Small cup water along with a Tablespoon 

Special tools/utensils needed:

Skillet with a lid

Directions: 

1. Heat oil over medium heat and fry onions until lightly browned.

2. Lower heat and add garlic, turmeric, chili powder, cumin and coriander. Stir and fry the spices, adding approximately 1 Tablespoon of water to prevent the spices from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

3. As soon as this water evaporates, add a little more. Continue until you have fried the spices for approximately 5 minutes.

4. Add the salt and tomato paste; mix well and add the mushrooms. Stir until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Sprinkle in approximately 2 Tablespoons water and cover the pan. Simmer for 10 minutes.