Mushroom-topped parathas
Overview
Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
40 mins
Serves
4
Ingredients
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
40g root ginger, peeled and grated
2 medium red or green chillies (or a mix), thinly sliced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cumin seeds
1½ tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp each black mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds
8-10 curry leaves
1 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
½ tbsp tomato purée
500ml vegetable or mushroom stock
250-300g oyster, shiitake or chestnut mushrooms
vegetable or corn oil for frying
4 parathas
2 tbsp coriander leaves, roughly chopped
Method
Step
Add ½ tbsp tomato purée and 500ml vegetable or mushroom stock, season then bring to the boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by two thirds.
Step
Cut 250-300g oyster, shiitake or chestnut mushrooms evenly in half or into quarters then add to the sauce. Season and continue to simmer gently for 10 minutes or until the sauce is just coating the mushrooms. (It might seem a bit dry to start with as the mushrooms will absorb the sauce initially then release the liquid as they start to cook.)
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