Mushroom Masala Bhaji

Mushroom Masala Bhaji

Ingredients for Mushroom Masala Bhaji

50-100 button mushrooms
1 coconut, grated
2 onions, roughly chopped
2-3 onions, finely chopped
A little turmeric powder
Tamarind

Masala for roasting in oil:

4 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp aniseed
2 tbsp poppy seeds
1 dagadful
1 piece mace
8-10 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
8-10 peppercorns
1-2 bay leaves
10-15 red chillies
2 big cardamom
1 tsp shahijeera
½ inch nutmeg

Method :

Roast above masala in oil for minute or two. Remove and keep aside. In the same frying pan, dry roast grated coconut and chopped onions till light golden in color. Grind to a fine paste the roasted masala, coconut, roughly chopped onions along with turmeric powder and a little tamarind. Remove masala water separately. Wash and clean mushrooms. Cut into quarters. Fry mushrooms and finely chopped onions in a little oil for 2-3 minutes. Add masala water and masala paste. Cook till one boil. Add salt. (Do not overcook mushrooms). 

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken

2 egg yolks
2 tbsp cornstarch
salt and ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
vegetable oil

sweet and sour sauce:
1 onion, sliced
1 small red pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small orange pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb can pineapple cubes in natural juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
handful of fresh cilantro leaves, to garnish
Mix together the egg yolks, with a tbsp of water, the cornstarch, and some salt and pepper.
Heat 2 inches of oil in a wok or deep frying pan. Toss the chicken in the cornstarch mixture and deep-fry in batches for 5 minutes or until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.
Empty the oil from the wok to leave a thin coating in the pan. Stir-fry the onion and peppers over a high heat for 3 minutes.
Drain the pineapple cubes (reserving the juice), add to the pan, and cook for a minute ot two.
Mix together the cornstarch and a little of the pineapple juice to form a paste, then stir in the remaining juice, the ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and 1/2 cup water. Pour this into the pan and bring to a boil, stirring until the mixture thickens.
Stir the chicken pieces into the pan and simmer for 5 minutes until cooked through. Check the seasoning then divide between bowls.
Scatter the cilantro on top and serve.