Kadai Mushroom with Dill Leaves/Sadakuppi

Prep Time:10 m      Cook Time: 15 m

Serves:2

Ingredients

Mushroom           - 250 g

Onion                   - 1

Tomato                - 2

Dill Leaves          - handful

Mustard Seeds     - to splutter

Curry Leaves       - a sprig

Turmeric Powder - a pinch

Curry Powder       - 1 tsp

Chilli Powder       - 1/2 tsp

Salt                       - to taste

Oil                        - 2 tsp

Method

• Heat oil in a pan/kadai,splutter mustard seeds,add curry leaves,onion,little salt and saute till onion becomes translucent.
  
• Now add chopped mushrooms and tomato and saute for a while.Add turmeric powder,chilli powder,curry powder and salt.Sprinkle water,cover with a lid and cook till the mushrooms are done.Meanwhile finely chop the dill leaves.
                                    
     
• Now stir in the dill leaves,cook for further two to three minutes and serve with rice or chappathi.
     

Little Words

• Dill Leaves are termed by different names in different parts and in Tamil it is known as Sada Kuppi.
• Dill Leaves are used for flavouring in different cuisines.
• Apart from its flavour it has very good medicinal properties.
• It gives relief from gastric troubles and it is given to women after childbirth.
• This may not be a kids favourite though.