The Paleo Recipe Book

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Indian Vegetable Curry Recipes - Mushrooms and Peas

This delicious dish is not often found in restaurants, but one that is definitely worth trying. Halve, quarter, or thickly slice the mushrooms according to their size.

Serves 3-4.
Preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes.

Ingredients :

12 oz (350g) button mushrooms
8 oz (225g) pack frozen peas
4 tablespoon vegetable oil
1½ cups curry sauce (page 20)
1 level teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cummin
½ teaspoon chilli powder
½ teaspoon dried fenugreek
½ teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoon finely chopped green coriander

Directions :

1. Rinse and thickly slice the mushrooms. Rinse the frozen peas well in hot water and drain.

2. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. When hot, put in the mushrooms and cook on a gentle heat for 3-4 minutes. Add the peas and cook for a further five minutes.

3. Now add the curry sauce and bring to a simmer. Stir in the salt, turmeric, ground cummin, and chilli powder.

4. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.

5. Add the dried fenugreek and the garam masala and simmer for a further five minutes.

6. Allow the oil to settle and skim of the excess. Stir in the green coriander and serve.