How long does Karaikudi Mushroom Fry take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Karaikudi Mushroom Fry serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Karaikudi Mushroom Fry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Karaikudi Mushroom Fry spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Karaikudi Mushroom Fry?

200 grams Mushroom, 3 tbsp Corn Flour, 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 3 Cashew (full), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Karaikudi Mushroom Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Karaikudi Mushroom Fry?

About 383 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Karaikudi Mushroom Fry

Name: Karaikudi Mushroom Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Corn Flour; 1 tbsp Maida; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 3 tbsp Water; 200 grams Mushroom; For Deep Frying Oil; 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated); 3 Cashew (full); 2 tbsp Water; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; ¼ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 10 Curry leaves; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 pinch Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Fennel Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Water; 1½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves

35 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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12 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Kalan Karaikudi Varuval, Karaikudi Mushroom Varuval · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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Karaikudi mushroom fry, or kalan varuval: fried mushrooms in a coconut oil masala of fennel and cashew paste. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 35 min, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

20 items

2 people

Corn Flour3 tbsp
Maida1 tbsp
Salt¾ tsp
Black Pepper Powder1¾ tsp
Water8 tbsp
Mushroom200 grams
OilFor Deep Frying
Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp
Cashew (full)3
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Fennel Seeds¼ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Chilli1
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Curry leaves10
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Turmeric Powder1 pinch
Fennel Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts, wheat, mushroom.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	383kcal	766kcal
Protein	6.2g	12g
Carbohydrate	31g	61g
Fat	27g	55g
Fibre	5g	10g
Sugar	6.2g	12g

Cookd masalas for mushroom

Method

1
In a bowl, add cornflour, maida, salt, pepper, and water to form a thick batter.
Corn FlourMaidaSaltBlack Pepper PowderWater
2
Add the mushrooms and coat each piece with the batter.
Mushroom
3
Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fry the mushroom pieces until crispy. It would take around 2 mins. Remove and keep aside.
Oil
4
Grind the grated coconut, cashews with water to prepare the coconut paste. Set aside.
Coconut (Grated)Cashew (full)Water
5
In a pan, add coconut oil, once the oil is hot, add the fennel seeds and saute for a few seconds.
Coconut OilFennel Seeds
6
Add the finely chopped onions and saute until translucent.
Onion
7
Add the green chilli and ginger garlic paste. Saute until the ginger garlic paste is cooked. Add the curry leaves and mix well.
Green ChilliGinger Garlic PasteCurry leaves
8
Add the chopped tomatoes and saute until the tomatoes are mushy. Add Turmeric Powder, Fennel Powder, Coriander Powder, and salt. Saute for a minute.
TomatoTurmeric PowderFennel PowderCoriander PowderSalt
9
Add the ground coconut paste, 3 tbsp of water, and cook for 2 mins.
Water
10
Add the black pepper powder and mix well.
Black Pepper Powder
11
Add the deep-fried mushroom pieces and toss on a high flame. Ensure that the masala coats each mushroom piece.
12
Add coriander leaves, mix well and remove from the heat. And serve hot as an appetizer
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Karaikudi Mushroom Fry take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Karaikudi Mushroom Fry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Karaikudi Mushroom Fry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Karaikudi Mushroom Fry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Karaikudi Mushroom Fry?: 200 grams Mushroom, 3 tbsp Corn Flour, 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 3 Cashew (full), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Karaikudi Mushroom Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Karaikudi Mushroom Fry?: About 383 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.