Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Herbed mushroom in tomato sauce

I wanted to make something with mushrooms, with some gravy so it would go with bread. But not the usual mushroom masala. So I made this without any of the usual spices which would go in a curry.

This just about serves two.

7-8 button mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green peppers
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp chilli flakes
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dry oregano and basil
7-8 fresh mint leaves
Salt and sugar to taste

Wash, peel if needed and slice mushrooms. Heat olive or any cooking oil (about 3/4 tbsp) or butter in a pan.

Add the onion and saute until translucent. Add tomato and cook on medium-to-high heat so the juices separate. Add a pinch of salt. Once the oil separates reduce the heat. Add half a teaspoon sugar. Stir for a few seconds.

Now add the peppers and stir. Let cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the mushrooms. Add salt, mix and cook uncovered for about 5 minutes. The consistency should be like a thick gravy. If it is dry add a little warm water and adjust the salt.

Add chopped mint leaves, stir and let cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the chilli flakes, pepper and herbs. Stir and cook for another couple of minutes.

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