THIS ONE IS FOR VIR SANGHVI

Last night I was watching a matter of taste by Vir Sanghvi on Discovery travel and living....the segment was the evolution of Indian Chinese cuisine..well I guess this would then qualify as the Darjeeling edition of Indian Chinese cuisine... very पिरो chilly mushrooms.

INGREDIENTS

200gms fresh button mushrooms

1 medium sized capsicum/bell pepper(cut into large pieces)

1 large onion (cut into large pieces)

4 cloves garlic (crushed)

1 tomato (finely chopped)

2 tbs red chilly powder

1/2 cup cornflour

2tbs soy sauce

1 cup Oil

salt to taste

Finely chopped coriander leaves/spring onions

LETS DO IT

Wash the Mushrooms, pat them dry and toss them in cornflour and keep aside

Heat oil and deep fry the cornflour coated mushrooms till half done.

Heat 1 tsp oil in another pan and add the crushed garlic. Once the garlic turns brown add the onions and tomatoes and fry till onions become translucent. Add the salt and chilly powder and stir.

Add the bell peppers and the mushrooms .

Make a paste with 2 tbs cornflour and soy sauce. Add and stir well.

Add 1 cup water and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Put off the flame and keep covered on the stove for 10 minutes.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves/spring onions before serving.