Ingredients;
250g chestnut mushrooms, sliced in quarters
2 small red onions, finely chopped
2 garlic flakes chopped finely
1 green chilli, sliced thinly
4-6 curry leaves, finely chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp red chilli paste
1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1 tsp white pepper.
1 tbsp sesame oil
For the batter
4-6 tbsp flour
2 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp coarse pepper
Salt for seasoning
Method:
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1. Mix the batter ingredients with little water into a paste, ensure it’s not runny, it should be a smooth consistency that will coat the mushrooms. Mix the mushrooms and leave for 10-15 mins.
2. Heat oil and deep fry the mushrooms until crisp and golden. Keep aside.
3. In a wok, heat the sesame oil. Fry the garlic, curry leaves and chilli until it releases a nice aroma. Mix in the chopped onions and cook until translucent.
4. Add the soy sauce, chilli paste and sweet chilli sauce. Taste if it needs salt. Add a little water if sauce is too thick.
5. Mix in the mushrooms , stir and then add the white pepper. Serve hot.