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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 Time (min)

Cook Time (min)

25m

Total Time (min)

Servings

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🛒 Ingredients You'll Need

1
Fresh Oyster Mushroom2 tbsp
* Rehydrated with warm water
2
Onion1 medium
* Finely sliced
3
Curry Leaves1 sprig
* Fresh curry leaves
4
Green Chilies2 pieces
* Slit lengthwise
5
Turmeric Powder1/4 tsp
6
Red Chili Powder1/2 tsp
7
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
8
Saltto taste

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Keep the fresh oyster mushroom in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain excess water.
2
Heat coconut oil in a pan and add sliced onions. Sauté until golden brown.
3
Add curry leaves, green chilies, and sauté for a minute.
4
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
5
Add the rehydrated mushrooms and cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until well coated with spices.
6
Serve hot as a side dish.

💡 Serving Suggestion

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

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