Wondering how to make Chilli Mushroom at home? Try this easy Chilli Mushroom recipe with step by step instructions!
If you are a fan of mushroom recipes, you have to try this super quick and easy Chilli Mushroom recipe. Simple, healthy and delicious, this chilli mushroom recipe will become your go-to for the days you are in the mood of something light and tasty. Ready to serve in just half an hour, this restaurant style mushroom chilli is perfect to be served to guests or packed into lunch for office or school. Kids absolutely relish the taste of this chilli mushroom recipe. It is made with deep fried mushrooms coated with soy sauce, cornflour, all purpose flour, salt and pepper. If you are planning an all Chinese menu for your next most awaited house party, then this is the perfect veggie starter to go for. The best part of preparing this easy Chilli Mushroom recipe at home is that you can keep an eye on the quality of the ingredients. You can also tweak this recipe as per your taste. For instance, if you want to keep your chilli mushroom dry, you can leave out the water. If you want to prepare chilli mushroom gravy, you can add more water and increase the amount of ingredients. You can also make it a bit spicier by adding a dash of ghost chilli. Mushrooms are versatile and taste good in which every way they are prepared. To accentuate the taste, sprinkle sesame seeds this will add on to the taste of this dish.
Ingredients of Chilli Mushroom
- 200 gm chopped mushroom
- 2 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 2 teaspoon chopped ginger
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 3 teaspoon all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 cup sunflower oil
- 1 chopped into cubes tomato
- 2 medium chopped onion
- 4 piece chopped green chilli
- 1 small chopped capsicum ( green pepper)
- 2 teaspoon corn flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- black pepper as required
- salt as required
- 3 tablespoon red chilli sauce
For Garnishing
- 1 handful chopped spring onions
- 1 handful chopped coriander leaves
Step 1 Soak the mushrooms
Chilli Mushroom recipe is a delectable appetizer recipe, which can be prepared at home. Soak the mushrooms in some lukewarm water for some time and then drain the excess water. Then take another bowl and mix together the cornflour, all-purpose flour, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and pepper powder in it.
Step 2 Heat oil in a pan
Once the mixture is ready, add the mushrooms in the bowl and mix well. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium flame. Fry the coated mushrooms until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain the extra oil. Keep 1-2 tsp oil in the pan and remove the excess.
Step 3 Toss the veggies
Add ginger, garlic, onions and green chillies in the pan and saute for a minute or two. Once the onions turn slightly translucent, add the red chilli sauce and little water, if desired. Once the red gravy is cooked, add the mushrooms and stir well.
Step 4 Serve hot
Cook the mushrooms until all the moisture has evaporated and then transfer the dish to a serving bowl. Garnish with coriander leaves and spring onions. Pair it with cola or any other chilled beverage. Enjoy!
Tips
- You can also use this dish as a stuffing for your rolls like Kathi Roll, Veg Spring rolls or as a mix for your homemade fried rice.
- If you are fond of smokiness of onion, garlic, then stir fry these ingredients on high flame.
- It tastes best when served with Hakka Noodles, Fried Rice or Manchurian etc.
- Remember to serve small portions of this snack as it is quite filling.
