Chhatu tarkari
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A curry of mushrooms, especially paddy-straw mushrooms, with onion and potato. A monsoon favourite in Odisha.
Region: OdishaOccasion: Monsoon mealsTime: 30 minServes: 4Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 300 g paddy-straw or button mushrooms, cleaned
- 1 potato, cubed
- 2 tbsp mustard oil
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tomato, chopped
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- ¼ tsp garam masala
Method
- Cut large mushrooms in half. Fry the potato in mustard oil until lightly golden.
- Add cumin seeds and onion and fry until soft.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, tomato and the powdered spices with salt and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes; they will release water.
- Add ½ cup water and cook until the potatoes are tender. Finish with garam masala.
History
Odisha grows paddy-straw mushrooms on rice straw, and many small farmers and women’s self-help groups cultivate them for sale.
Significance
Mushrooms are a popular meat substitute, especially in months when many families avoid non-vegetarian food.