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Crispy, batter-fried mushrooms tossed in a fiery and tangy sauce with crunchy onions and bell peppers. A super popular Indo-Chinese appetizer that's ready in under 35 minutes and guaranteed to disappear fast!
For 4 servings
Prepare the Batter and Mushrooms
Fry the Mushrooms
Prepare the Sauce and Sauté Aromatics
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Crispy, batter-fried mushrooms tossed in a fiery and tangy sauce with crunchy onions and bell peppers. A super popular Indo-Chinese appetizer that's ready in under 35 minutes and guaranteed to disappear fast!
This indo_chinese recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 245.52 calories per serving with 3.98g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for appetizer or snack or side.
Stir-fry and Serve
To make Chilli Mushroom with gravy, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 cup of water to make a slurry. Add this to the wok after the sauce has cooked for a minute. Simmer until the gravy thickens.
For a lower-oil version, preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Arrange the battered mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spray with oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Then, toss with the prepared sauce.
Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like sliced carrots, baby corn, or different colored bell peppers for more texture and nutrition.
This same recipe works wonderfully with paneer, tofu, or chicken. Adjust frying times accordingly.
Mushrooms are a good source of B vitamins like riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid, which are essential for energy production and maintaining a healthy nervous system.
Bell peppers and garlic are packed with antioxidants like Vitamin C and allicin. These compounds help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Mushrooms are one of the best plant-based sources of selenium, a powerful antioxidant that supports the immune system and thyroid function.
One serving of Chilli Mushroom Dry contains approximately 290-320 calories. The exact number can vary based on the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
While delicious, Chilli Mushroom Dry is an indulgent dish as it involves deep-frying and uses various sauces that can be high in sodium and sugar. It's best enjoyed in moderation. For a healthier alternative, try the baked version mentioned in the variations.
The key to crispy mushrooms is to fry them in hot oil until golden, drain them well on a wire rack, and most importantly, toss them in the sauce just before serving. Do not let them sit in the sauce.
Yes, you can. Replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend or rice flour. Also, use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) and ensure your other sauces are certified gluten-free.
Button mushrooms are the most commonly used and work perfectly. However, you can also use cremini mushrooms or oyster mushrooms for a different texture.
To make it less spicy, reduce or omit the green chilies and use a milder red chili sauce. To make it spicier, you can add more green chilies or a pinch of red chili powder to the batter.