Mushroom Kuzhambu – Kalan Kulambu for Parotta

Kalan kulambu

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Mushroom Kuzhambu colloquially referred as mushroom / kalan kulambu is a gravy where white button mushrooms are cooked in mild coconut based base with spices. This light gravy is a perfect side for Idli / dosa, Chapati / Poori, Parotta or Biryani!

 

Mushroom Kuzhambu | Kalan Kuzhambu | Kulambu for Idli/Dosa/Parotta

Simple homestyle gravy using white button mushrooms. Perfect side for idli, dosa, chapati, poori or parotta!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, madras, south indian, tamil nadu
Keyword: kalan kulambu, mushroom gravy, mushroom kulambu, mushrrom kuzhambu, side dish, side gravy, vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Mullai Madavan

Ingredients

Temper

  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • 2 each Bay leaf
  • 2 petals Black Stone flower
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds

Blend

  • 2 each Green Chili
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Coconut slices
  • 1 tsp Poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 4 whole Cashews
  • 1/2 tsp Black peppercorns
  • 1 each Green cardamom
  • 1 inch Cinnamon stick
  • 3 each Cloves
  • 1/2 cup Water

Saute

  • 1 cup White Button Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup Onion
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
  • 1/2 cup Tomato
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 5 each Curry leaves
  • 1 tsp Ghee or Coconut oil optional
  • 5 each Curry leaves garnish
  • 1/4 cup Coriander leaves garnish
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

Prep work

  • Make a thin paste using green chilies, coconut, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, cashews, black peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and water.
  • Set this aside.

Temper, Saute & Simmer

  • Heat oil in a pan and temper with bay leaves, black stone flower & cumin seeds.
  • Saute onion until soft ( 5 to 6 minutes) or transparent.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and fry for few minutes to brown or until the raw smell goes.
  • Add tomatoes and cook for few minutes.
  • Add turmeric powder, coriander powder & red chili powder. Saute until the masala thickens and separates oil.
  • Add few curry leaves, white button mushrooms along with salt and water.
  • Cover and cook this over medium flame for 5 minutes.
  • Add coconut paste and simmer for few minutes.
  • Add a little ghee or coconut oil for more flavor.
  • Garnish with curry & coriander leaves.
  • Simmer until desired consistency and turn it off!
  • Serve hot as a side for idli / dosa / chapati / poori or parotta. Also pairs with plain white rice/ mild pulao or biryani!

Notes

Adding a teaspoon of lemon juice at the end will add a light tangy feel. This is optional. Remember, you cannot reheat heat if you add lemon juice to kurma or gravy which will bring in a bitter taste feel to it, if reheated.

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Prep work

  • Make a thin paste using green chilies, coconut, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, cashews, black peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and water.
  • Set this aside.

Temper, Saute & Simmer

  • Heat oil in a pan and temper with bay leaves, black stone flower & cumin seeds.
  • Saute onion until soft ( 5 to 6 minutes) or transparent.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and fry for few minutes to brown or until the raw smell goes.
  • Add tomatoes and cook for few minutes.
  • Add turmeric powder, coriander powder & red chili powder. Saute until the masala thickens and separates oil.
  • Add few curry leaves, white button mushrooms along with salt and water.
  • Cover and cook this over medium flame for 5 minutes.
  • Add coconut paste and simmer for few minutes.
  • Garnish with curry & coriander leaves.
  • Simmer until desired consistency and turn it off!
  • Serve hot as a side for idli / dosa / chapati / poori or parotta. Also pairs with plain white rice/ mild pulao or biryani!

Notes

Adding a teaspoon of lemon juice at the end will add a light tangy feel. This is optional. Remember, you cannot reheat heat if you add lemon juice to kurma or gravy which will bring in a bitter taste feel to it, if reheated.