ALMYACHI SHAGOTI
 By Chef Deepa Mhambre Awchat on August 12, 2014
              
            Mushroom Shagoti Serves 4
Ingredients
Button mushrooms			50 (400 grams)  
Oil							6 tablespoons
Garlic						8 cloves
Black peppercorns			15
Cloves						15
Cinnamon					2 one-inch sticks 
Dried red chilies				5 
Coriander seeds				1 tablespoon
Grated coconut				1 cup
Onion, chopped				1 large
Tamarind pulp				2 tablespoons
Coconut milk				½ cup 
Salt to taste
Method
1. Wash and cut the mushrooms into small pieces (juliennes) and set aside. 
2. Heat four tablespoons of oil in a pan; stir-fry the garlic, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, red chilies, coriander seeds and coconut one by one until fragrant and they change colour. Make a fine paste of it by adding a cup of water. 
3. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan; add the onions and sauté until it changes colour. Add the mushrooms and sauté for two minutes. Add a cup of water and cook until the mushrooms are tender. Add the ground paste, tamarind pulp, salt and half a cup of water and bring to a boil.
4. Stir in the coconut milk and cook for two minutes. Serve hot with any Indian bread.
                
            














