Mushroom Pepper Fry
Veg
Vegan
A spicy stir-fry made with mushrooms and black pepper, providing a burst of flavor with every bite.
Cuisines
Madras
Pondicherry
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 200 grams | button mushrooms |
| 1 medium | onion |
| 1 medium | bell pepper |
| 2 tablespoons | oil |
| 1 teaspoon | black pepper powder |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 teaspoon | soy sauce |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| — | salt to taste |
| 2 tablespoons | coriander leaves |
Instructions
- 1 Clean and slice the mushrooms and set aside.
- 2 Chop the onion and bell pepper into thin slices.
- 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds.
- 4 Once the cumin seeds splutter, add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- 5 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
- 6 Add the sliced bell pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- 7 Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release water and start to brown.
- 8 Sprinkle black pepper powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 9 Add soy sauce and garam masala, and stir to combine all the ingredients.
- 10 Cook for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are well coated with spices and cooked through.
- 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a spicier version, add more black pepper powder or a pinch of crushed red chili flakes.