Mushroom Stew (Koon Ishtu) – Kerala Style

Name: Mushroom Stew (Koon Ishtu) – Kerala Style
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Fresh Oyster Mushroom (Rehydrated); 1 cup Coconut Milk (Thick coconut milk); 1 medium Onion (Sliced); 2 pieces Green Chilies (Slit); 1 sprig Curry Leaves; 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; to taste Salt

“Mushroom Stew, or Koon Ishtu, is a mild Kerala dish made with mushrooms simmered in coconut milk, onions, and spices. It's a traditional breakfast curry usually served with appam or idiyappam.”

Prep Time10m

Cook Time15m

Total25m

Servings3

Ingredients

Fresh Oyster Mushroom2 tbsp
* Rehydrated
Coconut Milk1 cup
* Thick coconut milk
Onion1 medium
* Sliced
Green Chilies2 pieces
* Slit
Curry Leaves1 sprig
Turmeric Powder1/4 tsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Saltto taste

Instructions

Keep the fresh oyster mushroom in warm water for 10 minutes.

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

Add curry leaves and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.

Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.

Add rehydrated mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.

Add coconut milk and simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes. Serve hot.

Serving Suggestion

Best enjoyed with appam, idiyappam, or bread.