Mushroom Fry (Koon Varattiyathu) – Kerala Style

Name: Mushroom Fry (Koon Varattiyathu) – Kerala Style
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Fresh Oyster Mushroom (Rehydrated with warm water); 1 medium Onion (Finely sliced); 1 sprig Curry Leaves (Fresh curry leaves); 2 pieces Green Chilies (Slit lengthwise); 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; to taste Salt

“Mushroom Fry, known locally as Koon Varattiyathu, is a flavorful Kerala-style dish prepared with onions, curry leaves, and spices. It makes a perfect side dish with rice or chapati.”

Prep Time10m

Cook Time15m

Total25m

Servings2

Ingredients

Fresh Oyster Mushroom2 tbsp
* Rehydrated with warm water
Onion1 medium
* Finely sliced
Curry Leaves1 sprig
* Fresh curry leaves
Green Chilies2 pieces
* Slit lengthwise
Turmeric Powder1/4 tsp
Red Chili Powder1/2 tsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Saltto taste

Instructions

Keep the fresh oyster mushroom in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain excess water.

Heat coconut oil in a pan and add sliced onions. Sauté until golden brown.

Add curry leaves, green chilies, and sauté for a minute.

Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.

Add the rehydrated mushrooms and cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until well coated with spices.

Serve hot as a side dish.

Serving Suggestion

Serve hot as a side dish with Kerala meals or with chapati.