Mushroom Poriyal
- 20 min
- mild
- Serves 2
- 95% liked
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.
Ingredients
Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli2
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Mushroom250 grams
Salt½ tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Water¼ cup
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish
Contains: 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 | 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
Heat oil in a kadai, Add mustard, urad dal, chilli, curry leaves and let it crackle.
Add the onions and saute till it turns translucent. Cook the onions till they start to turn light brown.
Add ginger garlic paste and cook it for a minute. Then add turmeric powder, mix it well.
Add the mushroom, mix it till it is coated evenly with the masala.
Add salt, pepper, sugar and a little water. Mix it well.
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.
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 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


