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Mushroom pepper fry served with steamed rice and rasam on a banana leaf plate

Mushroom Pepper Fry (South Indian Style)

Jyoti Behrani
A bold, dry stir-fry with earthy mushrooms, cracked black pepper, and curry leaves. Ready in 30 minutes and pairs perfectly with rice, rasam, or chapati.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine South Indian
Servings 3
Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz (300 g) button mushrooms ,cleaned and sliced
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 dried red chillies
  • 12 fresh curry leaves
  • 1 medium onion ,thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves ,minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger ,minced
  • 1 green chilli ,slit
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1½ teaspoon black pepper ,coarsely cracked
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds ,lightly crushed
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon fresh coriander ,chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat coconut oil in a wide kadai or cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add dried red chili and curry leaves, fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add onion and sauté until golden. Add garlic, ginger, and green chili. Stir-fry for 1 minute until the raw smell is gone.
  • Add mushrooms and turmeric. Toss to coat. Keep heat high and stir frequently, the mushrooms will release water; let it evaporate completely.
  • Once mushrooms are browned, add pepper, fennel seeds, coriander powder, and salt. Toss well and fry on high heat for 2 more minutes.
  • Turn off heat. Squeeze lemon juice over, garnish with coriander, and serve hot.

Notes

Tips for the best pepper fry:
  • Use a wide pan - crowded mushrooms steam instead of sear.
  • Always crack pepper fresh; pre-ground powder won't give the same flavor.
  • Oyster or shiitake mushrooms work well as substitutes.
  • For more heat, increase pepper to 2 teaspoon or add a pinch of red chili powder.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mushroom Pepper Fry (South Indian Style)
Amount per Serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
1221
mg
53
%
Potassium
 
403
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
20
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
33
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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