Mushroom Poriyal
Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDry sidesVeganLow carbGluten-freeDairy-free
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Mushroom poriyal from Tamil Nadu, tossed in an onion, ginger garlic and turmeric masala over a mustard tempering. Mild, serves 2, 20 minutes, with video.
Low calorie
94% would make this again17 cooks
Ingredients
13 itemsSunflower Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Green Chilli2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Mushroom250 grams
Water¼ cup
Salt½ tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Contains: 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 | 170kcal | 340kcal |
| Protein | 6.1g | 12g |
| Carbohydrate | 18g | 36g |
| Fat | 9.3g | 19g |
| Fibre | 3.6g | 7.2g |
| Sugar | 7.6g | 15g |
Cookd masalas for mushroom
Method
- 1
Heat oil in a kadai, Add mustard, urad dal, chilli, curry leaves and let it crackle.
Sunflower OilMustard SeedsCuminCurry leavesGreen Chilli
- 2
Add the onions and saute till it turns translucent. Cook the onions till they start to turn light brown.
Onion
- 3
Add ginger garlic paste and cook it for a minute. Then add turmeric powder, mix it well.
Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric Powder
- 4
Add the mushroom, mix it till it is coated evenly with the masala.
Mushroom
- 5
Add salt, pepper, sugar and a little water. Mix it well.
WaterSaltSugar
- 6
Keep tossing till the mushroom is cooked. Add coriander leaves, mix it well. Then transfer it to a bowl, serve it hot with rice/roti etc.
Coriander Leaves
Before you start
- How long does Mushroom Poriyal take?
- 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Mushroom Poriyal serve?
- 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Mushroom Poriyal vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Mushroom Poriyal spicy?
- It is mild: 1 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 Mushroom Poriyal?
- 250 grams Mushroom, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil, 1 tsp Mustard Seeds, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Mushroom Poriyal?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Mushroom Poriyal?
- About 170 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- S
SindhuNovember 2024
The taste is very nice


