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<p>Here is the recipe for<strong> Mushroom Theeyal </strong>or <strong>Varutharacha Mushroom Curry</strong>. All Mushroom lovers should try out this recipe. It tastes as good as any non-vegetarian curry. Don’t be surprised if you mistake it for Beef Curry. The recipe is similar to <a href="http://recipes.malayali.me/veg-recipes/mixed-vegetable-theeyal"><strong>Vegetable Theeyal</strong></a> except that I have used Garam Masala Powder and Meat Masala Powder.</p>
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</p><div id="attachment_5357" class="wp-caption aligncenter" readability="1"><img class="size-full wp-image-5357 " title="IMG_5700" src="http://recipes.malayali.me/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/IMG_5700.jpg" alt="Mushroom Theeyal" width="474" height="358" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Mushroom Theeyal</p></div>
<p><span><strong>Ingredients</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Fresh Mushrooms (Any Variety) – 1 lb/16 oz* (Approx 1/2 kg)</li>
<li>Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp</li>
<li>Diced Onions – 1 medium</li>
<li>Slit Green Chillies – 2 (Alter according to your spice tolerance)</li>
<li>Curry Leaves – A* few</li>
<li>Tamarind – Gooseberry sized ball / Tamarind Paste – 2 tbsp</li>
<li>Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp</li>
<li>Black Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp</li>
<li>Meat Masala Powder – 1 tbsp (Optional – I used Eastern Meat Masala Powder)</li>
<li><a href="../featured-recipes/home-made-garam-masala-powder"><strong>Home Made Garam Masala Powder</strong></a> – 1 tsp</li>
<li>Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tbsp</li>
<li>Oil – 2 tbsp</li>
<li>Salt – to taste</li>
<li>Water – as needed</li>
</ol><p><span><strong>For dry roasting and grinding</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Grated Coconut – 1 cup</li>
<li>Garlic – 2 small pods</li>
<li>Shallots – 2 to 4</li>
<li>Curry Leaves – A few</li>
<li>Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp</li>
<li>Coriander Powder – 2 tbsp</li>
<li>Red Chilly Powder – 2 tsp (Alter according to your spice tolerance)</li>
<li><a href="../featured-recipes/home-made-garam-masala-powder"><strong>Home Made Garam Masala Powder</strong></a> – 1 tsp</li>
</ol><p><span><strong>Preparation Method</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Wash and drain the mushrooms and cut it into bite sized pieces. Rub little salt and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder on the mushrooms and keep it aside.</li>
<li>Soak tamarind in 1/2 cup warm water for some time and extract the juice and keep aside.</li>
<li>Meanwhile dry roast coconut, shallots, garlic and curry leaves on medium-low heat. Keep on stirring continuously until the coconut turns into a dark brown color. The coconut should be thoroughly roasted till it’s almost burnt.</li>
<li>Reduce heat and add turmeric, coriander, red chilly and garam masala powders and continue roasting for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.</li>
<li>Grind everything to a smooth paste along with 1/2 cup water.</li>
<li>Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non stick pan and splutter mustard seeds.</li>
<li>Saute onions, slit green chillies and curry leaves until the onions are translucent.</li>
<li>Reduce heat and add ginger garlic paste. Saute until the raw smell disappears.</li>
<li>Next add 1 tbsp meat masala powder and 1/2 tsp black pepper powder and stir fry for a minute.</li>
<li>Add the marinated mushrooms and mix everything well. Cover and cook for around 5-7 minutes. The mushrooms would have let out water by now.</li>
<li>Add the ground coconut paste to the pan along with more water and salt. Simmer on medium flame for 5 minutes.</li>
<li>Add tamarind juice and bring everything to a slow boil. Sprinkle more garam masala if required.</li>
<li>Reduce flame and simmer until the gravy thickens. This Mushroom Theeyal goes well with Rice.</li>
</ol><p><span><strong>Note</strong></span></p>
<ul><li>You can alter the consistency of the gravy by increasing or decreasing water content.</li>
<li>If using tamarind paste, adjust the sourness accordingly.</li>
<li>The color of Theeyal depends on how well you roast the coconut and spices.</li>
<li>If you have Ready Made Coconut Varutharacha Gravy like Saras brand, you can make this curry easily.</li>
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<p>Here is the recipe for<strong> Mushroom Theeyal </strong>or <strong>Varutharacha Mushroom Curry</strong>. All Mushroom lovers should try out this recipe. It tastes as good as any non-vegetarian curry. Don’t be surprised if you mistake it for Beef Curry. The recipe is similar to <a href="http://recipes.malayali.me/veg-recipes/mixed-vegetable-theeyal"><strong>Vegetable Theeyal</strong></a> except that I have used Garam Masala Powder and Meat Masala Powder.</p>
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</p><div id="attachment_5357" class="wp-caption aligncenter" readability="1"><img class="size-full wp-image-5357 " title="IMG_5700" src="http://recipes.malayali.me/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/IMG_5700.jpg" alt="Mushroom Theeyal" width="474" height="358" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Mushroom Theeyal</p></div>
<p><span><strong>Ingredients</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Fresh Mushrooms (Any Variety) – 1 lb/16 oz* (Approx 1/2 kg)</li>
<li>Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp</li>
<li>Diced Onions – 1 medium</li>
<li>Slit Green Chillies – 2 (Alter according to your spice tolerance)</li>
<li>Curry Leaves – A* few</li>
<li>Tamarind – Gooseberry sized ball / Tamarind Paste – 2 tbsp</li>
<li>Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp</li>
<li>Black Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp</li>
<li>Meat Masala Powder – 1 tbsp (Optional – I used Eastern Meat Masala Powder)</li>
<li><a href="../featured-recipes/home-made-garam-masala-powder"><strong>Home Made Garam Masala Powder</strong></a> – 1 tsp</li>
<li>Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tbsp</li>
<li>Oil – 2 tbsp</li>
<li>Salt – to taste</li>
<li>Water – as needed</li>
</ol><p><span><strong>For dry roasting and grinding</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Grated Coconut – 1 cup</li>
<li>Garlic – 2 small pods</li>
<li>Shallots – 2 to 4</li>
<li>Curry Leaves – A few</li>
<li>Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp</li>
<li>Coriander Powder – 2 tbsp</li>
<li>Red Chilly Powder – 2 tsp (Alter according to your spice tolerance)</li>
<li><a href="../featured-recipes/home-made-garam-masala-powder"><strong>Home Made Garam Masala Powder</strong></a> – 1 tsp</li>
</ol><p><span><strong>Preparation Method</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Wash and drain the mushrooms and cut it into bite sized pieces. Rub little salt and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder on the mushrooms and keep it aside.</li>
<li>Soak tamarind in 1/2 cup warm water for some time and extract the juice and keep aside.</li>
<li>Meanwhile dry roast coconut, shallots, garlic and curry leaves on medium-low heat. Keep on stirring continuously until the coconut turns into a dark brown color. The coconut should be thoroughly roasted till it’s almost burnt.</li>
<li>Reduce heat and add turmeric, coriander, red chilly and garam masala powders and continue roasting for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.</li>
<li>Grind everything to a smooth paste along with 1/2 cup water.</li>
<li>Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non stick pan and splutter mustard seeds.</li>
<li>Saute onions, slit green chillies and curry leaves until the onions are translucent.</li>
<li>Reduce heat and add ginger garlic paste. Saute until the raw smell disappears.</li>
<li>Next add 1 tbsp meat masala powder and 1/2 tsp black pepper powder and stir fry for a minute.</li>
<li>Add the marinated mushrooms and mix everything well. Cover and cook for around 5-7 minutes. The mushrooms would have let out water by now.</li>
<li>Add the ground coconut paste to the pan along with more water and salt. Simmer on medium flame for 5 minutes.</li>
<li>Add tamarind juice and bring everything to a slow boil. Sprinkle more garam masala if required.</li>
<li>Reduce flame and simmer until the gravy thickens. This Mushroom Theeyal goes well with Rice.</li>
</ol><p><span><strong>Note</strong></span></p>
<ul><li>You can alter the consistency of the gravy by increasing or decreasing water content.</li>
<li>If using tamarind paste, adjust the sourness accordingly.</li>
<li>The color of Theeyal depends on how well you roast the coconut and spices.</li>
<li>If you have Ready Made Coconut Varutharacha Gravy like Saras brand, you can make this curry easily.</li>
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<li><a href="http://recipes.malayali.me/veg-recipes/spicy-mushroom-curry" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Spicy Mushroom Curry">Spicy Mushroom Curry</a></li>
<li><a href="http://recipes.malayali.me/veg-recipes/mushroom-thoran-stir-fried-mushrooms-with-coconut" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Mushroom Thoran (Stir Fried Mushrooms with Coconut)">Mushroom Thoran (Stir Fried Mushrooms with Coconut)</a></li>
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