Mushroom Rava Fry is a crispy, flavorful dish hailing from coastal India, blending the earthy goodness of mushrooms with a spicy and aromatic semolina coating. Fresh mushrooms are marinated in a mix of spicy red chili powder, and warm aromatic spices, then dredged in fine rava (semolina) for that irresistibly...
Ingredients
- 200gMushroom
- Enough water to wash
- 1/4tbspLemon juice
- 1tspTurmeric powder
- 1tspSalt
- pinchof asafoetida
- 1tspKashmiri Red chilli powder
- 1/2tspRed chilli powder
- 2tbspBesan
- 1tbspRice flour
- Oil to shallow fry
- Few curry leaves
- Coriander leaves to garnish
How to make Mushroom Rava Fry
Cleaning and marinating mushrooms
Clean mushroom well. Rub gently to remove dirt. Wash 3 - 4 times till water comes out clean.
Strain the mushrooms after cleaning . Let it rest for 5-10 min.
Once the mushrooms are completely dried enough, cut into 4 quarters as shown below. Be gentle while chopping as you may tear the stem of mushroom.
Take the mushrooms in a deep bowl. Marinate with the spices mentioned above. Mix well. Add besan and rice flour and marinate well. Rest for 10 min to get the masalas coat well in mushrooms.
Mushroom Rava Fry
Heat pan and add 1 tbsp oil. Coat the mushrooms with rava / semolina. And fry till it turns crisp.
Once the mushrooms get fried , add curry leaves.
Serve Mushroom Rava Fry as a starter.
Tips & Tricks
Use fresh mushrooms, preferably button mushrooms, for their mild flavor and ability to hold the spices well. Clean them thoroughly to remove any dirt.
Marinate the mushrooms for at least 30 minutes with Goan flavors, this enhances the flavour.
Shallow fry the mushrooms on medium heat. This ensures the exterior is golden and crispy while the mushrooms remain juicy inside.
Always serve Mushroom Rava Fry hot and fresh, as the crispiness diminishes when cooled.
Ria Pai
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