Mushroom Mutter Makhani ( Microwave Recipe )

by Tarla Dalal

Mushroom Mutter Makhani ( Microwave Recipe )

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This popular north indian delight can be made perfectly using the microwave oven, provided you remember a few nuances mentioned here. Make the paste very smooth, ensure that you add the masalas and microwave for five more minutes to harness the full potential of the spices, and take care to discard the water from the marinade to make the vegetables less watery. The outcome will steal your heart and that of your fellow diners! what’s more, this is quite a robust recipe and can even be made with mixed veggies instead of mushroom.

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 21 mins Total Time: 36 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For The Paste
1 1/2 cups finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 large cloves garlic (lehsun)
25 ginger (adrak)
1 tbsp cashewnuts (kaju)

Other Ingredients
2 cups mushrooms (khumbh) , cut into quarters
1 cup green peas
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
a pinch turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tbsp fresh cream
1/4 tsp garam masala
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
salt to taste

For The Garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

For the paste

Combine all the ingredients along with ¼ cup of water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Cool and blend the mixture in a mixer to make a smooth taste. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Combine the mushrooms with ½ cup of water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
Combine the green peas and ½ cup of water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Strain and keep aside.
Put the oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add the cumin seeds and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add the onions and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in between after 1 minute.
Add the prepared paste, chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder, mix well and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
Add the cream, garam masala, sugar, dried fenugreek leaves and ¼ cup of water, mix well and microwave on high for another 1 minute.
Add the salt, mushrooms and green peas, mix well and microwave on high for 4 minutes.
Serve immediately garnished with coriander.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	175 cal
Protein	4.7 g
Carbohydrates	14.7 g
Fiber	4.6 g
Fat	11.1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	349.3 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0.2 mg
Vitamin B3	1.7 mg
Vitamin C	23.7 mg
Folic Acid	29.7 mcg
Calcium	58.4 mg
Iron	1.6 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	15.5 mg
Potassium	280.7 mg
Zinc	0.5 mg