Sauteed Mushrooms with spices and tempered..(A variation of Mushroom Thoran..)

Yesterday it snowed lightly ,but didn't leave any traces and today its all sunny..sunny cold..Today or yesterday(as in India) is the Republic Day of India.I was personally little scared and apprehensive about the oncoming big day of our country,in account to 26/11.Now feel happy that everything went well.We watched mom's n wives of brave martyr's receive Ashok Chakra,with tear brimmed eyes and a proud heart..

Coming to the foodie part of today,am posting yet another mushroom recipe.When we bought some last time,after using a portion for sandwich and also some for a Creamy Mushroom Masala dish,I had a little left in fridge.Was thinking about a different recipe to try out.One noon time,I was too lazy to indulge in elaborate cooking,and wanted some side dish for hot white rice.Seeing the sorry looking mushrooms, lying idly on the corner of the fridge,I decided to try this.Mushrooms are relatively easy to clean and cut,so easy to prepare as well.Sauteed it with some onions and chillies,pepped it with seasoning and fried fresh grated coconut and a surprisingly yummy platter full of goodness was ready.Similar to our Nadan Thoran,it tasted awesome with hot white rice n curd n pickle.It would make a great filling for toasts and tortilla's too..

..And did you know Mushrooms are source of wholesome goodness.All that your body needs is stocked in one serving of Mushrooms..

Yup,without additional ingredients, a serving (5 medium-sized mushrooms) has only about 20 calories, no cholesterol and virtually no fat and sodium.

Mushrooms are high in riboflavin, a B-vitamin that promotes healthy skin and good vision.

Niacin, another B vitamin found in mushrooms, ensures that the digestive and nervous systems function as they should.

Pantothenic acid, also found in mushrooms, is involved in the production of hormones.

Mushrooms are an important source of potassium; one medium-sized portabella contains more that a banana.

Selenium is an essential mineral that plays an important role in the immune system, the thyroid system, the male reproductive system and cancer prevention; mushrooms are the only produce item that contains significant amounts.

Copper, also found in mushrooms, aids iron in its role in making the red blood cells that deliver oxygen to all the cells in the body.

Scientists are looking into the role that white mushrooms may play in treating and preventing breast cancer and prostrate cancer.

Laboratory studies suggest that a mushroom extract may help prevent heart disease by reducing blood lipids and cholesterol levels.

Great no..Alrite..See here for more lovely notes about Mushrooms and be happy..:)


Ingredients

2 cup Sliced Mushrooms

1 Cup Sliced Onions

1 tsp Garlic chopped

3-4 Green chillies roundly sliced

1 tsp Red Chilli powder

1/2 tsp Pepper Powder

1/2 tsp Garam masala


Tempering:

1/2 cup fresh Grated Coconut

1 tsp Mustard Seeds

2-3 Dried Red Chillies

A few Curry leaves






Method

Pour some EVOO and saute the Mushrooms.After it sweats and then gets relatively dry,remove and keep aside

In the same pan,do the tempering with Mustard seeds and dried chillies and curry leaves.Saute.

Throw in the Onions and garlic and saute till raw smell of garlic goes..

If you are using as side dish for rice,add the coconut flakes now and saute till brown.

Add the mushrooms and Saute.

After a few minutes,season with all the Masala powders and mix well.

(For sandwiches,avoid tempering and sprinkle some oregano powder/thyme on the top at last)