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, 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), 3 tbsp Corn Flour, 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 385 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: 200 grams Mushroom; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated); 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1.5 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Maida; For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil; 3 Cashew (full); 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 10 Curry leaves; 1 pinch Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Fennel Powder; 3 tbsp Water; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; ¼ tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Water; 3 tbsp Corn Flour; 2 tbsp Water; ¼ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Salt; 1 Green Chilli

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

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Vegan Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Serves2

Per serving385 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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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

Ingredients

20 items

Cooking for2 servings

Mushroom200 grams
Black Pepper Powder1.75 tsp
Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Maida1 tbsp
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Cashew (full)3
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Curry leaves10
Turmeric Powder1 pinch
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Fennel Powder1 tsp
Water8 tbsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Salt¾ tsp
Corn Flour3 tbsp
Fennel Seeds¼ tsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Green Chilli1

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

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	385kcal	770kcal
Protein	6.4g	13g
Carbohydrate	31g	62g
Fat	27g	55g
Fibre	5.2g	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.
Black Pepper PowderMaidaSaltWaterCorn Flour
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.
Sunflower 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.
Ginger Garlic PasteCurry leavesGreen Chilli
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.
Turmeric PowderCoriander PowderFennel PowderTomatoSalt
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, 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), 3 tbsp Corn Flour, 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 385 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.