Koon Maasala Thoran / Mushroom Masala Thoran

Mushrooms are very low in carbohydrates.
It is a good source of niacin containing as much as in meat .
Mushroom thoran is made up of Mushroom, Onion, Coconut and Masala.

INGREDIENTS:

• Sliced mushroom- - 2 cup
• Onion(Chopped)- 1 nos
• Green Chilly(roundly cut)-2 nos
• Chilly powder- ½ tsp
• Corriander Powder- ½ tsp
• Aniseed(Perimjeerakam) Powder- ¼ tsp
• Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
• Pepper Powder - ¼ tsp
• Grated Coconut-¼ cup
• Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
• Red Chilly-2 nos
• Salt – to taste
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Curry leaves- few

PREPARATION METHOD:

• Heat oil in a pan and allow mustard seeds and Red chilly to splutter.
• Add Chopped Onion, Green Chilly into it and saute well.
• When Onion turns transparent add sliced mushroom along with turmeric powder and salt.
• Cover the pan with a lid and cook well.(no need to add water)
• Crush Grated Coconut, Aniseed(Perimjeerakam) Powder, Corriander powder and Chilly Powder.
• Once the mushroom cooked well and water dries up, add Crushed Coconut mix.
• Add Pepper powder and mix well.
• Remove thoran from the fire after 2 minutes.
• Add Curry leaves and mix well.

Recommended Combination: Serve hot with Rice / Chappathi