Indian Style Sauteed Mushrooms and Peas
I love mushrooms- I can eat them three times a day, seven days a week. My daughter is the same way- she especially loves mushrooms on her pizza. She is very particular about the kind of mushroom on the pizza, though- they can be canned ones. She wants the fresh ones- I don’t blame her.
Anyway, this is a great side dish to make with any entree with chicken, fish or pork.
It is very easy to make. I sauteed the mushrooms with onions, garlic and cumin seeds. Once the mushrooms are cooked down and all the water is evaporated, I added the peas. They add great color and a yummy sweetness to the dish.
We had it with some sauteed chicken sausages but this concoction will be delicious on top of pizza as well. Try this mushrooms and peas dish- you will love it…
- 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1½ cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Heat a wide frying pan with the olive oil. Add the cumin seeds and the onions and garlic. Saute on medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and increase the heat. Saute for 5-6 minutes or, till the mushroom develop a nice golden brown color. Add the peas, coriander powder, salt, and garam masala. Saute for 4-5 minutes, taste for seasonings. Sprinkle cilantro and serve with brown rice or fresh whole-wheat rotis.
