Mushroom Theeyal

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Description:
This dish is made with roasted coconut and spices grind smoothly to make a paste. We can make Theeyal with different veggies like Mushroom, Cauliflower, Brinjal, Drumstick etc.

Ingredients:
1. Mushroom - 1 packet
2. Coconut(grated) - 1 cup(you can use fresh/dry coconut)
3. Shallots - 1/2cup(shallots are preferred for making Theeyals but incase you don`t have them then go ahead and use normal onions)
4. Tamarind pulp - 4 to 5 tspn(soak tamarind in warm water and squeeze out the pulp)
5. Curry leaves
6. Dry red chillies
7. Chilli powder -1tspn
8. Coriander powder - 2tspn
9. Turmeric powder - 1/2tspn
10. Cumin seeds - 1tspn
11. Oil
12. Salt to taste

Procedure:
Dry roast the grated coconut and when the color starts to change add the cumin seeds, chilli powder, coriander powder  and turmeric powder. Mix properly so it combines with the coconut. You have to continuously stir the coconut, otherwise it will get burnt. Once the coconut turns lightly golden brown colour, swtich off the stove and transfer the coconut to a plate. Spread it over the plate as this will fasten the cooling process. Chop the shallots and mushrooms. Take a wok/skillet and pour some oil. First add the shallots and saute for few seconds. Then add the mushrooms and close the lid.

Meanwhile the transfer the coconut into a blender and grind it to a fine paste. The paste should be very fine/smooth and no chunks should be there. Add water to fasten the process. Remove the lid and check if the mushrooms are half done. If so, add the coconut paste and the tamarind pulp. Mix well and add some water if the coconut paste is too thick. Add salt and again close the lid to cook till the mushrooms are done.

Prepare the seasoning by pouring some oil in another wok. Add mustard and allow it to splutter. Throw in the curry leaves and dry red chillies too. Pour this seasoning over the Theeyal.

Well, serve some hot rice and have this yummy  Mushroom Theeyal. Enjoy!!