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Dhingri mutter - mushroom n peas - protein-enriched :-)

A very simple and tasty Indian dish is dhingri mutter - which is simply Mushroom and green peas. So what’s special or different in this recipe? This dish is enriched with a heaping scoop (or two!) Of almond flour. The difference it made was simply superb. 👉 It made the dish creamy without adding any unnecessary fat. 👉 It gave it a very unique texture. 👉 To top it all, it instantly added more protein ‘power’ to this dish. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Mushrooms (any variety) diced into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cups Green Peas fresh or frozen thawed
  • 1 Onion finely-chopped
  • 3 Tomatoes finely-chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ginger grated
  • 1 Habanero or any preferred chilly sliced
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro or Coriander leaves chopped
  • 2 tbsps Almond powder extra fine
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 3 Bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • Oil to cook

Instructions

  • In a large saute pan, add oil, fry the cumin seeds and bay leaves
  • Add the onions, ginger, habanero and fry lightly
  • Add the tomatoes and turn the heat to low and fry for 3-4 minutes
  • Add the green peas, salt, turmeric powder and mix well
  • Add the mushrooms, put a lid on and cook for 3-4 minutes
  • Add almond powder and mix well to combine 
  • The dish will be semi-dry perfect to go with rotis or rice