Koon(Mushroom) Thoran
Mushroom is a healthy vegetable and so full of protein. Getting my husband to eat vegetables is like pulling teeth and there is always a lot of fuss and resistance. But "koon thoran" is something he will eat with no complaints. This is very easy to follow recipe and tastes delicious with steaming hot rice.

Prep Time-10 minutes Actual Cook Time-15 minutes

Ingredients

Mushroom-1 8oz box of button mushrooms

Chilly powder-1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Green chilly-1 chopped
Onion-1 diced
Garlic-5 cloves diced
Curry leaves-1 sprig
Oil
Salt to taste


Directions
1.Cut the mushrooms into bit sized pieces and place them in a bowl of water with turmeric powder. Let them soak for 5 minutes and then drain into a colander.


2.In a non stick pan heat a teaspoon or two of oil splutter some mustard seeds. Once spluttered add the diced onion ,garlic, green chilly and curry leaves. Add a pinch of salt and saute for a few minutes.


3. Once nicely browned add the chilly powder and coriander powder and cook till raw taste of masala is gone.


4.Next add the grated coconut and heat through. Once the coconut changes color add the mushroom and cook on a medium heat till the mushroom loses all the moisture and dries out.


ENJOY! This dish finishes fast. With the addition of the chilly and coriander powders the dish gets a 'meaty' flavor. You can substitute with meat masala too.No wonder why the hubby loves to eat it!