Mushroom Masala

Thinking of Divine it’s not always Chicken barbecue or juicy hamburgers, it can simply be  button Mushrooms. When I make this I can for sure meditate (without an ugly picture of bearded man in my head) on peace and serenity knowing another successful dish has been just created. This stress reduction process brings you peace with chappati on the side. Recipe follows
MASALA MUSHROOMS
20 white button mushrooms, quartered
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 Tsp All purpose flour.
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp amchoor powder
1/4 tsp garam masala( Shan Brand or MDH brand)
1 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp light cooking oil
fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish
salt, to taste
Boil 4 cups of water.  Drop chopped Mushrooms and let it sit for 10 minutes. This process is also called blanching. Heat oil in a deep wok and saute onions till they turn lightly brown. Add a Tsp of all purpose flour and fry for another minute. Add in ginger-garlic paste, spices and tomato paste, and fry for a minute to blend well  Add in tomatoes and salt and 1/4 cup of water approx. Cook, stirring occasionally till all moisture evaporates and becomes a thick sauce. Let oil come to surface or visible on the side of a pan. Throw in mushrooms and mix well.. Let mushrooms cook for another 15 minutes.. Season with salt, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Want to make it creamer or gravy like…psst...Add 1 cup of whole milk and simmer for 15 minutes till gravy thickens. I also add 2 to 3 tbsp of butter. Dont always hesitate to use cream or butter when cooking for an occasion because you are not eating alone. A dish, splits into 6 or more...and divide this by number Tbsp...go figure!