Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  • 2 hot green chili peppers, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 1/2 lbs mushrooms, cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (to garnish)

Method

  • Measure the spices and place them right next to the stove in separate piles.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
  • Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  • Add the ginger, garlic, and chilies, and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the turmeric, mushrooms, and salt.
  • Cook, stirring, until all the moisture evaporates and the mushrooms begin to fry (about 15 minutes).
  • Lower the heat, sprinkle on the cumin seeds and the lemon juice, mix well, and continue cooking until the mushrooms absorb the lemon juice and look fried (about 5 minutes).
  • Turn off the heat and serve warm, at room temperature, or cold, sprinkled with chopped fresh coriander.
  • Enjoy!