Chatu Besara
Veg
Vegan
Chatu Besara is a flavorful mushroom curry cooked with mustard paste, garlic, and green chilies, bringing out the earthy taste of mushrooms.
Cuisines
Odia
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 200 grams | mushrooms |
| 1 tablespoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard oil |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 2 teaspoons | red chili powder |
| 1 cup | grated coconut |
| 2 | green chilies |
| 1 inch | ginger |
| 1 clove | garlic |
| 1 teaspoon | sugar |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 cup | water |
| 1 handful | coriander leaves |
Instructions
- 1 Clean and slice the mushrooms into thin pieces.
- 2 In a blender, make a paste of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, grated coconut, green chilies, ginger, and garlic with a little water.
- 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches smoking point, then reduce the heat.
- 4 Add the mustard paste to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the paste and mix well.
- 6 Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and stir to coat them with the spice mixture.
- 7 Add a cup of water and sugar, then cover and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
- 8 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a more authentic taste, use freshly ground mustard seeds.