Published 16:00 IST, October 15th 2019

Mushrooms: 5 ways to include mushrooms in your daily cooking

Mushroom is one of the most versatile ingredients.It can be experimented with various rice preparations and Indian cuisines. Read more about the recipes.

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Mushrooms are one of most versatile ingredients that can be used in an Indian meal. From roasting m to bring out sweetness of it or sauting m with veggies for a meal, mushrooms are t just restricted to Chinese cuisine. Mushrooms are widely used in Punjabi dishes, Goan curries and a variety of or Indian cuisines. Mushrooms are rich in Vitamin D, protein and carbohydrates. y help in treating several diseases. Here are different ways of including mushrooms in your diet.

  • Mushroom stir-fry

All you need is vegetables and mushrooms for this recipe. Sauté vegetables of your choice in a pan and add mushroom to it. In end, add salt and herbs to add flavour. You can even add tofu or Paneer to it. This will make it a healthier meal.

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  • Mushroom and rice

Mushroom and rice both are some of most experimental ingredients that go well when combined toger. re are different types of rice and mushroom preparation. This includes fried rice, pulao, biryani, etc. You can saute some whole spices like pepper, cardamom, dalchini and allow m to crackle. To this, add chopped onions, garlic and ginger. Cook m until golden brown and add tomatoes to it. Add mushrooms and mix everything well with salt and spices. Add soaked rice and mix with vegetables. Add water or coconut milk. Delicious mushroom rice is ready in minutes.

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  • Lentil-mushroom burgers

Switch from unhealthy options of patties to a healthy mushroom patty. Take two whole wheat buns, add lentils, onion, and tomato sliced between buns. You can add cheese for extra flavour. Also, patties can be made of mushroom and paneer for a flavourful and filling burger.

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  • Stuffed mushrooms

An easy-to-make healthy starter option is stuffed mushroom balls. Also, this recipe takes very little time to make. Cut mushrooms and scoop out cap. In a pan, heat butter and add chopped onions and garlic. Saute until golden brown and add tomatoes. Remove from flame and allow it to cool. Grate cheese in filling and fill up scooped out mushroom caps. Next is to bake m in an oven for 4 minutes at 220 degrees. Your delicious mushroom stuffing delicacy is all set to be served.

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  • Mushroom in Chinese preparation

Vegetables go well with all Chinese dishes and so do mushrooms. Some of easy-to-make Chinese delicacies with mushrooms are Manchurian and chili mushrooms. Repeat your regular mushroom recipe but just replace cauliflower with mushrooms. Next, make Manchurian gravy with spring onions, green chilies, onion, ginger and garlic. Add soya sauce and salt to taste and mix everything well. To this, add fried mushrooms and let it cook for 1 minute. Your mushroom Manchurian is ready to serve.

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13:27 IST, October 15th 2019