Chilli Mushroom Recipe: A Delicious Fusion of Indian and Chinese Flavors – 2024

Chilli mushroom is a mouth-watering vegetarian dish that combines the vibrant flavors of India and China. This recipe offers two easy-to-make variations: a crispy, dry style perfect for dipping, and a saucy version to serve with rice. Both versions are simple to prepare and can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.

Chilli Mushroom Recipe: A Delicious Fusion of Indian and Chinese Flavors - 2024

Dry Style Chilli Mushroom Recipe

Ingredients

For the Batter:

  • 200 to 250 grams button mushrooms or baby portabella mushrooms
  • 1 to 2 spring onions (small to medium-sized scallions), halved or quartered, white layers removed (reserve greens for garnish), or 1 small to medium onion, chopped
  • 2 to 3 green chilies – slit
  • ¼ cup chopped capsicum (optional) – chopped into squares or cubes (use red, green, yellow, or red bell peppers)
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic cloves or 7 to 8 small to medium garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger or 1-inch ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (naturally brewed) or as required
  • ½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil or any neutral oil – for the sauce
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons water
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon sugar or as required
  • Salt as required
  • Crushed black pepper as required
  • Oil for shallow frying mushrooms, any neutral oil, as required

Instructions

Prepare the Batter

  1. Rinse and wipe dry the mushrooms. Trim the stalks.
  2. Quarter them if larger in size and halve them if medium-sized. Keep the smaller ones intact and whole.
  3. Make a flowing medium consistency batter with the ingredients listed above “for the batter.”

Frying the Mushrooms

  1. Heat oil for shallow frying in a kadai or wok.
  2. Dip each mushroom slice in the batter and coat uniformly with the batter.
  3. Add them to the medium-hot oil and fry till they are slightly golden and crisp.
  4. Fry the batter-coated mushrooms in batches and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Making Chilli Mushroom

  1. In another wok (kadai) or pan, heat toasted sesame oil.
  2. Add the spring onion whites and capsicum. Stir-fry on medium or high heat for a minute.
  3. Add the finely chopped ginger, garlic, and green chilies.
  4. Stir-fry on high heat until you see the onions getting browned at the edges. If the heat becomes too much, then reduce it.
  5. Reduce the heat. Add the soy sauce, salt, sugar, black pepper, and stir-fry for half a minute.
  6. Add the fried batter-coated mushrooms and stir on low to medium heat.
  7. Sprinkle about 1 to 2 teaspoons of water and ½ to ¾ teaspoons cornstarch on the mushrooms.
  8. Mix very well and sauté for a minute or two. Continue to stir. This gives a nice glaze to the mushrooms.
  9. Switch off the heat and serve the chilli mushroom hot with veg fried rice, bread, or even roti or naan.
  10. Garnish with spring onion greens while serving.
Chilli Mushroom Recipe: A Delicious Fusion of Indian and Chinese Flavors - 2024

Chilli Mushroom Gravy Recipe

Ingredients

  • 200 to 250 grams white button mushrooms, chopped or sliced
  • 1 small to medium bell pepper, sliced or chopped
  • ¼ cup onion or spring onions whites (scallion whites), chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery, optional
  • ½ tablespoon finely chopped ginger
  • ½ tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 2 to 3 green chilies, finely chopped or slit
  • 1 tablespoon corn flour dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce – add less or more as you prefer
  • ½ tablespoon rice vinegar or rice wine or white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper or black pepper powder or white pepper
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon sugar or as required
  • Salt as required
  • Crushed black pepper as required
  • Oil for shallow frying mushrooms, any neutral oil, as required

Instructions

Preparing the Sauce Mixture

  1. In a small bowl, take 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons red chili sauce, 2 teaspoons green chili sauce, and 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or white vinegar.
  2. Add ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon sugar.
  3. Mix very well and keep aside.

Cooking the Mushrooms

  1. Heat oil in a wok or pan.
  2. Add the finely chopped garlic and ginger, stir-fry for a minute.
  3. Add the chopped onions and sauté till they turn translucent.
  4. Add the chopped bell peppers and green chilies, stir-fry on high heat for a couple of minutes.
  5. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry till they are cooked.
  6. Add the sauce mixture prepared earlier.
  7. Stir well and cook for a minute.
  8. Add the corn flour mixture to thicken the sauce.
  9. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the mushrooms evenly.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with spring onion greens.
Chilli Mushroom Recipe: A Delicious Fusion of Indian and Chinese Flavors - 2024

Instant Pot Version

Ingredients

  • 200 to 250 grams button mushrooms or baby portabella mushrooms
  • 1 to 2 spring onions (small to medium-sized scallions), halved or quartered, white layers removed (reserve greens for garnish), or 1 small to medium onion, chopped
  • 2 to 3 green chilies – slit
  • ¼ cup chopped capsicum (optional) – chopped into squares or cubes (use red, green, yellow, or red bell peppers)
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic cloves or 7 to 8 small to medium garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger or 1-inch ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (naturally brewed) or as required
  • ½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil or any neutral oil – for the sauce
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons water
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon sugar or as required
  • Salt as required
  • Crushed black pepper as required
  • Oil for shallow frying mushrooms, any neutral oil, as required

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce Mixture

  1. In a small bowl, take 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons red chili sauce, 2 teaspoons green chili sauce, and 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or white vinegar.
  2. Add ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon sugar.
  3. Mix very well and keep aside.

Cook in Instant Pot

  1. Switch on the Instant Pot. Press the sauté button on low mode for 7 to 8 minutes.
  2. Let it display “hot” and then add 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil.
  3. Add ½ tablespoon finely chopped garlic, ½ tablespoon finely chopped ginger, and 2 to 3 green chilies, slit or diagonally sliced.
  4. Sauté on low for 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Add ¼ cup chopped scallions (only the white part) or spring onion whites and 1 teaspoon finely chopped celery – optional.
  6. Press sauté again and set to normal. Sauté scallions for a minute.
  7. Add chopped mushrooms (200 to 250 grams) and ⅓ cup sliced green bell pepper (capsicum).
  8. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring often. If the onions, ginger, and garlic start sticking at the bottom, then change the sauté setting to low.
  9. Add the sauce mixture prepared earlier.
  10. Mix very well.
  11. Add ½ cup water or vegetable stock.
  12. Stir well.
  13. Cancel the sauté mode. Secure the Instant Pot with its lid and position the steam release handle to sealing.
  14. Press the pressure cook button on high pressure and set the timer for 5 minutes.

Make Corn Starch Slurry

  1. Meanwhile, take 2 teaspoons tapioca starch or corn starch or potato starch and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl.
  2. Mix very well and keep aside.

Make Instant Pot Mushroom Chilli

  1. After 5 minutes, do a quick pressure release and then open the lid.
  2. Stir the prepared slurry and add it to the mushrooms.
  3. Mix again very well.
  4. Press the sauté button again on normal mode for 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Let the sauce simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or more till the sauce or gravy thickens and the rawness of the starch is not felt. If the sauce becomes too thick, add some hot water.
  6. Once the sauce thickens, press the cancel button.
  7. Sprinkle some scallion greens or spring onion greens. Stir and mix.
  8. Check the seasonings and add soy sauce, sugar, salt, or crushed black pepper more if required.
  9. Serve chilli mushroom gravy hot with bread rolls, fried rice, noodles, or fettuccine pasta.
  10. Garnish with some finely chopped scallion greens while serving.
Chilli Mushroom Recipe: A Delicious Fusion of Indian and Chinese Flavors - 2024

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I make chilli mushroom spicier or not as spicy?

Feel free to use less or add more of the green chilies to taste. Adjusting the amount of chili sauce can also help control the spice level.

Can this fried mushroom dish be made ahead?

The mushrooms taste best when freshly fried and crisp, so it is recommended to make them just before serving for optimal texture and flavor.

How should I serve dry chilli mushroom?

Garnish with chopped green onions, and serve with Schezwan Fried Rice or Veg Fried Rice, bread, roti,

or naan. You can also serve it as an appetizer or snack on its own.

How should I serve chilli mushroom gravy?

Serve the gravy version hot, garnished with spring onion greens, alongside steamed rice, fried rice, noodles, or any flatbread like naan or roti. It also pairs well with plain bread or dinner rolls.

Can I use other types of mushrooms?

Yes, you can use other types of mushrooms such as cremini, shiitake, or oyster mushrooms. However, adjust the cooking time as needed since different mushrooms cook at different rates.

How do I store leftovers?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave until hot before serving.

Can I make this dish gluten-free?

Yes, use gluten-free soy sauce and cornstarch or a gluten-free thickener to make this dish gluten-free.

Can I add other vegetables?

Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots, broccoli, or snow peas to the dish for added flavor and nutrition.

Is there a way to make this dish healthier?

For a healthier version, you can skip the frying step and sauté the mushrooms directly. Use minimal oil and increase the amount of vegetables to make it more nutritious.

Enjoy making and serving this delicious chilli mushroom dish that beautifully blends Indian and Chinese flavors. Whether you prefer the crispy dry style or the saucy version, this recipe is sure to be a hit!

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