Oyster mushrooms (Sippy Kalan in Tamil) are not just a culinary delight but also a nutritional powerhouse. Their meaty texture and delicate flavor make them an excellent choice for a variety of dishes. One such delicious preparation is Sippy Kalan Kurma, a flavorful South Indian curry that pairs beautifully with rice, chapati, or dosa.
This kurma combines the earthiness of oyster mushrooms with the richness of coconut and aromatic spices, resulting in a dish that’s hearty and satisfying.
This Sippy Kalan Kurma is a delightful way to bring mushrooms to the center of your meal. Enjoy the unique combination of spices and coconut, making this a perfect addition to your South Indian recipe repertoire!
Ingredients:
- Oyster Mushroom - 1 packet of 200 g.
- Big Onion - 2
- Big Tomatoes - 2
- Chilly Powder - 1 tsp.
- Dhania Powder - 1 tsp.
- Coriander Leaves - 1 tsp.
- Salt - as needed
For Grinding:
- Grated Coconut - ½ cup
- Ginger - 1 inch piece
- Garlic pieces - 8
- Cloves - 1
- Cinnamon Stick - 1
- Fennel Seeds - ¼ tsp.
- Cardamom - 1
For Seasoning:
- Oil or Ghee - 3 tsp.
- Fennel Seeds - ¼ tsp.
- Cinnamon Sticks - 1 inch piece
- Curry Leaves - handful
- Bay Leaf - 1
Method:
- Clean and wash the mushrooms and cut into four pieces and keep aside.
- Grind all the ingredients given for grinding to a smooth paste and Keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, and when it is hot , add fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaf and curry leaves and fry this for a minute.
- Add finely chopped onions and salt and fry for 2 minutes until it turns golden brown.
- Add ground paste to it, fry this for 2 more minutes until raw smell goes.
- Add finely chopped tomatoes and fry till tomatoes turns soft and mushy.
- Now add Oyster mushrooms and fry this for another 2 minutes.
- Add chilli powder and dania powder and fry for a minute.
- Add 2 cups of water, salt and cook in low flame till it cooks well.
- When it becomes thick, add chopped coriander leaves and mix well .
- Serve hot with Idly, Dosa or plain rice.
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