PALAK MUSHROOMS

Preparation Method :

• Blanch the spinach in salted boiling water for 2 minutes and drain out.
• Cook palak in a wok with ginger, garlic, chillies and water. Keep on low flame for 5 minutes. Allow to stand for at least 5 minutes and blend in a mixer.
• Slice tip of the mushroom stalk and wash to remove dirt. Boil measured water with salt and lemon juice. Soak mushrooms in it for 5 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add the drained mushrooms and stir fry for 3-5 minutes till the mushrooms turn soft. Keep aside.
• Grind tomatoes, ginger, green chilli and garlic to a paste.
• Grind onions separately to a paste.
• Heat 2 tablespoon oil. Add onion paste and cook till golden brown.
• Add tomato paste. Cook till dry and oil separates.
• Add black pepper, brown cardamom, green cardamom, salt and garam masala. Saute for 30 seconds.
• Add spinach and cook for 5 minutes on low flame.
• Add mushrooms and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.
• Heat 1 teaspoon of ghee, add red chili powder and pour on the hot paalak.
• Garnish with fresh cream and coriander sprigs, Serve hot.