Peppery Mushroom Delight

Ingredients:

• 500g button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 inch piece of ginger, minced
• 2 green bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 1-2 green chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

• Clean and slice the mushrooms.
• Thinly slice the onions, bell peppers, and green chilies.
• Mince the garlic and ginger.

1. Cooking:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
• Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds until they start to splutter.
• Add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
• Add the sliced onions and green chilies. Cook until the onions are translucent and slightly caramelized.
• Add the sliced bell peppers and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
• Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
• Sprinkle the turmeric powder, red chili powder, freshly ground black pepper, and salt over the mushrooms. Mix well to ensure the spices coat the mushrooms evenly.
• Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and have released their moisture.
• Add the garam masala and give it a final stir. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

1. Serving:

• Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Enjoy!

Peppery Mushroom Delight can be served as a side dish or a main course, paired with rice, naan, or your favorite bread. The combination of spices and the earthy flavor of mushrooms makes this dish a true delight for your taste buds!