Mushroom Thoran ( Kerala style Stir Fry)

Did you know mushrooms are the only source of vitamin D in the produce aisle? These are the only exceptional one to the rule that plants don't naturally contain Vitamin D.(read it here)They also are a rich source of many antioxidants,minerals and has beta glucans(an important factor for immunity stimulating there by reducing chances of allergies).So,friends here is a simple yet delicious stir fry recipe of this nutritious veggie.It tastes similar to scrambled eggs.It is one of my mom's signature recipes which I loved a lot as a kid.And now my kids love this too.Enjoy this with steamed rice !!!

Ingredients
button mushrooms 1pck
shallots 4-5 sliced
onion medium sized, chopped fine 1/2
garlic 2 cloves sliced
green chillies 3-4
pepper powder 1/2 tsp
turmeric powder 1/3 tsp
grated coconut 1/3 cup
mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
fennel seeds 1/2 tsp
curry leave a sprig
salt to taste
oil 2-3 tsp

Method
-Wash the mushrooms and pat dry on  a paper towel.Clean the mushrooms by peeling the outer smooth skin.Finely chop the mushrooms.Keep ready all other ingredients listed.
-Heat a pan with oil.Splutter mustard seeds on medium flame and then add the fennel seeds.Add in the finely chopped onion,shallots,green chillies,garlic and curry leaves.Saute till the onions become translucent.
-Add in the turmeric powder,pepper powder.Saute half a minute and then add the finely chopped mushroom.Toss it well,add salt.
-Cover and cook for 5 minutes,wait till the mushroom changes color and leaves out water.Uncover the lid and add in the grated coconut,cover and leave on low heat for 2 mins.Adjust salt.
-Ensure that there is no moisture left out and is dry stir fry.Serve warm with steamed rice !!!

Servings~ a small bowl

NOTES
* I have used regular button mushrooms.
* Remember that mushroom once cooked will be reduced to half the original amount,so plan accordingly.
* Add in salt lesser than required the first time and then adjust.
* You can add powdered fennel too instead of the fennel seeds.\
* Adjust the green chillies as per tolerance.