Mushroom Mutter Delight (Mutter Dhingri)

Mushroom and green peas is a classic combination if cooked as a mild Indian curry. It can be served as main course with fresh chapati or fragrant basmati rice.

Ingredients:

For 4 servings approx.

Mushrooms (Khumb) ? 1 pkt fresh or 300 gms

Green peas (Mutter) ? 1 cup fresh or frozen

Whole garam masala ? 1 tbsp

Onion -1/2 cup (pureed)

Tomato puree ? 1/2 cup

Ginger  garlic paste ? 1 tbsp

Green chili ?1 finely chopped [OPTIONAL]

Cashew powder ? 1 tbsp

Heavy whipping cream ? 1/2 cup

Olive oil ? 2 tbsp

Dry Spices:

Red chili powder ? 1 tbsp

Turmeric Powder ? 1 tsp

Cumin seeds  (Jira)? 1 tsp

Garam masala powder ? 1/2 tsp

Kasoori methi ? 2 tsp

Salt as per taste

Method:

Wipe Mushroom with damp cloth and  cut into quarters. Keep aside.
Defrost frozen peas in microwave for 3 minutes. Keep aside.
Heat olive oil in a pan. Add whole garam masala and cumin seeds. Let it crackle. Then add pureed onions and sauté it, till turns light golden.
Add ginger garlic paste and chopped green chilies. Cook for 2 minutes. Add tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chili powder and garam masala powder.
Now add cut mushrooms and peas to it.  Also add some salt. Mix well. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in heavy cream. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Mushroom mutter delight is ready to serve.

Garnish and serving suggestion:

Garnish mushroom mutter delight with fresh cream and finely chopped cilantro. Serve hot with fresh parathas or basmati rice.