Mushroom Mutter Makhani ( Microwave Recipe )

This popular north indian delight can be made perfectly using the microwave oven, provided you remember a few nuances mentioned here. Make the paste very smooth, ensure that you add the masalas and microwave for five more minutes to harness the full potential of the spices, and take care to discard the water from the marinade to make the vegetables less watery. The outcome will steal your heart and that of your fellow diners! what’s more, this is quite a robust recipe and can even be made with mixed veggies instead of mushroom.

Mushroom Mutter Makhani ( Microwave Recipe )

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Mushroom Mutter Makhani ( Microwave Recipe ) recipe - How to make Mushroom Mutter Makhani ( Microwave Recipe )

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients


For The Paste
1 1/2 cups finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 large cloves garlic (lehsun)
25 ginger (adrak)
1 tbsp cashewnuts (kaju)

Other Ingredients
2 cups mushrooms (khumbh) , cut into quarters
1 cup green peas
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
a pinch turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tbsp fresh cream
1/4 tsp garam masala
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
salt to taste

For The Garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method
For the paste

    For the paste
  1. Combine all the ingredients along with ¼ cup of water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
  2. Cool and blend the mixture in a mixer to make a smooth taste. Keep aside.

How to proceed

    How to proceed
  1. Combine the mushrooms with ½ cup of water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
  2. Combine the green peas and ½ cup of water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Strain and keep aside.
  3. Put the oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute.
  4. Add the cumin seeds and microwave on high for 1 minute.
  5. Add the onions and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in between after 1 minute.
  6. Add the prepared paste, chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder, mix well and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  7. Add the cream, garam masala, sugar, dried fenugreek leaves and ¼ cup of water, mix well and microwave on high for another 1 minute.
  8. Add the salt, mushrooms and green peas, mix well and microwave on high for 4 minutes.
  9. Serve immediately garnished with coriander.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy175 cal
Protein4.7 g
Carbohydrates14.7 g
Fiber4.6 g
Fat11.1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A349.3 mcg
Vitamin B10.1 mg
Vitamin B20.2 mg
Vitamin B31.7 mg
Vitamin C23.7 mg
Folic Acid29.7 mcg
Calcium58.4 mg
Iron1.6 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Sodium15.5 mg
Potassium280.7 mg
Zinc0.5 mg

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