Cuisine of Punjab:Khumb do-piazza

Khumb do-piazza (Mushroom Curry)

Ingredients:

• 500 grams Mushrooms
• 150 grams Onions
• 100 grams Tomatoes
• 80 grams Capsicum
• 100 grams Shallots
• 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 11/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon Coriander leaves
• 2-3 tablespoons Oil
• Salt

Method :

Wash the mushrooms with a little flour and vinegar. Quarter and keep aside. Quarter the shallots and slice the onions.

Heat oil in a deep pan and add cumin seeds. When the seeds start crackling add the ginger-garlic paste, shallots and onion slices. Once the onions are soft add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt. Stir fry for a few minutes and add the capsicum and the mushrooms. Mix well. When the mushrooms are cooked add tomato juliennes, coriander leaves and the lime juice. Mix gently and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Serve hot with naan or roti.