Mushroom Stir Fry

Mushrooms are a storehouse of essential nutrients. They increase the level of Vitamin D in our body. Mushrooms are low-sodium, low -calorie, cholesterol-free, fat-free and gluten free. They are a good source of protein and dietary fibre. Also provides Vitamin C, folate, iron, zinc etc etc. Contains  potassium. List doesn't end.

Always take care to buy organically grown mushrooms.

Preparation: 

• Wash and slice the mushrooms. Wash and slice the bell pepper. 
• Wash and soak the gambooge in half cup of luke warm water. 
• Slice the onions and chop the garlic.
• Heat oil, add the cumin seeds. When it splutters, add garlic and saute for a minute. 
• Add the sliced onions and saute till translucent. 
• Add the red chilly flakes and pepper powder, mix well and stir for a few seconds. 
• Now add the mushrooms, bell pepper and a little salt. Mix well. 
• Remove the water and add the gambooge pieces. Mix well and stir fry till the mushrooms are golden brown. (Do not add water). 
• Add the soya sauce and stir fry for 1 or 2 minutes. Remove from flame.
• Serve hot with Roti or Rice. 

Ingredients: 

Button mushroom - 250 grams (fresh/canned) 

Bell pepper - 1 big 

Onion - 2 medium 

Garlic - 2 tablespoons chopped 

Gambooge (Kudampuli) - 1 or 2 pieces 

Red chilly flakes - 1/2 teaspoon 

Black pepper powder - 1 teaspoon 

Soya sauce - 1 tablespoon 

Salt to taste 

Cumin seeds - 1 Teaspoon 

Oil - 3 tablespoon 

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