Mushroom Paneer Gravy

           Recently saw this mushroom gravy in one TV cookery show,this gravy was made with coconut paste..the recipe was so interesting ..soon I tried this gravy ...this is a delicious n spicy gravy with coconut paste..I added some home made Paneer also to it.Both Mushroom n Paneer are rich in protein n other minerals n vitamins.to know more facts about vegetables n legumes rich in protein content ..click Here.I served this along with multi grain Paratha..on the whole our Dinner was so healthy n filling.

Ingredients

1. Mushroom   1 Pack-8 oz( chopped or diced)
2. Paneer   1/ cup (cubes)
3. Onion  1 large (finely chopped)
4. Tomato  2 medium (chopped)
5. curry leaves   1 sprig
6. Ginger Garlic paste  2 tsp
7. Chilli powder   1 tsp
8. Coriander Powder   2 tsp
9. Garam masala   1 tsp
10. Turmeric powder   a pinch
11. Salt   to taste
12. Cilantro    few finely chopped

To Temper

1. Oil   1 tbsp
2. Fennel seeds    1/2 tsp
3. Clove   2 no.s
4. Cinnamon   1/2 " stick
5. Bay leaf    1 small 
6. CArdamom   1-2 no.s

To wet Grind

1. Coconut   1/4 cup(shredded)
2. Fennel seeds   1/2 tsp
3. Cumin seeds   1/2 tsp

Method

• Grind the ingredients under "to wet grind" to a smooth paste n keep aside.
• Heat oil in a non stick vessel,add the tempering ingredients and fry them lightly.
• Then add finely chopped onions,curry leaves and saute till turns translucent,then add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell leaves.
• After that add finely chopped tomatoes and saute till tomato turns soft n mushy.
• Now add chilli ,turmeric n coriander powder fry for a minute and add the coconut paste saute for 1-2 minutes ,then add mushroom stir well and add enough salt n water(to desired consistency).
• Bring to boil, when starts boiling add the paneer cubes ,mix gently and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Lastly add some finely chopped cilantro n turn off the stove.
• Its done...delicious Mushroom Paneer Gravy is ready to serve.

Along with this this recipe i am sending 2 of  my Archieved recipes to the ongoing event ,Cook It Healthy-Proteinicious theme by Sobha Shyam.


Legumes Biryani

Brown Beans Sundal/Salad