Mushroom Salna/Kaalan Salna
Mushroom/kaalan salna is a famous Tamilnadu delicacy which goes very well with Idli/Dosa/Chapathi/Paratha/Poori.
Ingredients:
Mushroom/kaalan -300 g
oil              -2 tsp
salt             -to taste
To grind:
Cashews        -4
shredded coconut-2 tbsp
To fry and grind:
oil              -2 tsp
whole red chilies   -6-8
Cinnamon        -1/2″
cloves           -4
fennel seeds       -1/2 tsp
curry leaves       -3 sprigs
shallots          -10-12
tomato           -1 sliced
ginger           – 3 clove size
garlic            -3 cloves
coriander seeds    -2 tsp
cumin seeds       -1 tsp
poppy seeds       -2 tsp Preparation time:10 min
Cooking time    : 30 min
Method:
- Grind the cashews  and shredded coconut into a smooth paste adding little water.This is first paste
- In a pan heat oil and add cinnamon,cloves,fennel seeds,curry leaves,whole red chili,garlic cloves, ginger.
- fry for 2 minutes and add coriander seeds,cumin seeds and poppy seeds.
- Follow it with shallots  and fry until  light golden.
- Put tomatoes add adequate salt
- When the tomatoes becomes mushy allow it to cool off and blend it into a smooth paste. keep it aside. This is the second paste.
- In a pressure cooker heat oil and add the second paste and cook for few minutes.
- Add the cut mushroom  pieces.Put salt, turmeric and chili powder.
- Add 2 cups of water and pressure cook for a whistle.
- Once the pressure goes off open the lid add the first paste and boil it for another 5 minutes
- Serve over rice/idli/paratha/dosa/biriyani/pulav
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