Kombu Barthad (Mushroom Chilly Fry)

Kombu Barthad is a surprisingly simple stir-fry with mushrooms chillies, coconut vinegar and curry leaves. It is a Coorgi dish and is enjoyed in large parts of Karnataka.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 whole red chilli
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 5-6 curry leaves
• 3-4 green chillies, slit in the middle
• 1 large onion, finely sliced
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 8-10 button mushrooms - sliced in half
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper powder, to taste
• 3-4 tsp coconut vinegar

Method:

• Heat the oil in a pan. Break the red chilli into half and brown it with the cumin seeds and curry leaves for a few seconds. 
• Add the green chillies and onions, saute for a while. 
• Add the garlic paste, stir, add mushrooms and mix well. 
• Now add all the powdered spices and the salt, continue to stir fry. 
• Then add the black pepper and vinegar and give it a final stir. 
• Garnish with coriander and serve.
• Key Ingredients: red chilli, garlic, turmeric, black pepper, coriander, green chillies, mushrooms, onion, cumin seeds.