Mushroom Chili Fry

Ingredients:
300gms mushrooms, cut into quarters8-10 dry red chilies6 flakes garlic, sliced2 onions, sliced thinly3 cardamoms3 cloves1 stick cinnamon2-inch piece ginger, finely sliced1/2 tsp. turmeric powder1 1/2 tbsps coriander seeds1 cup sour curd2 tsps lemon juice1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped3 tbsps oilSalt to taste

Method:

Heat 1 tsp. of oil on the tava and roast the chilies till dark in color. Fry the coriander seeds, garlic and ginger in the same way, using little oil. When cool, blend into fine powder.
In a saucepan heat the remaining oil and fry the onions till golden brown and crisp. Drain and keep aside.
Add the cloves, cinnamon and cardamom to the oil and fry for a minute. Then add the mushrooms, turmeric and salt and fry till mushrooms are half cooked.
Add the curd, ground powder and cook till done. Add the lemon juice and fried onions just before serving.
Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with any pulao or naans.Serves: 4-6Preparation time: 30 minutes