Prep & Cook Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
A Simple and Flavorful Appetizer
This is the recipe for a delicious appetizer using mushrooms that’s easy to whip up in your kitchen. In this dish, mushrooms are sautéed in butter and blended with pepper powder and mixed herbs. The result? A garlicky, buttery mushroom dish that’s absolutely irresistible.
What makes this recipe even more appealing is its simplicity. With just a handful of readily available ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering dish that’s bound to impress. Don’t be surprised if the plate gets emptied within minutes!
Choosing the Right Mushrooms
For best results, use button mushrooms for this recipe. They carry the flavor perfectly, and other mushroom types may not give the same taste. It’s essential to clean them thoroughly before cooking, as unwashed mushrooms might contain bits of mud. Once cleaned, slice them thin and keep them ready for cooking.
A Versatile Side Dish
In this version, I added finely chopped onions to create a bit of a gravy-like consistency. I originally came up with this dish to go with some fried rice I made the day before. And it turned out to be a great pairing!
This mushroom dish also pairs wonderfully with noodles, naan, or rotis. It’s a flexible, fuss-free recipe that you can try anytime. And if you do, don’t forget to share your photos with us on our social media pages!
Ingredients
- Button mushroom – 250 g
- Butter – 1 tablespoon
- Finely chopped onion – 1 tablespoon
- Finely chopped garlic – 1 tablespoon
- Pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
- Mixed herbs – 1 teaspoon
- Coriander leaves or chopped celery – 1 tablespoon
- Salt – to taste
Method of Preparation
- Rinse and clean the mushrooms thoroughly. Slice them into thin pieces and set aside.
- Melt butter in a pan and add chopped garlic.
- Add the mushrooms and sauté for a minute. Let them cook until all the water evaporates.
- Add pepper powder and mixed herbs. Sauté again.
- Add salt and chopped coriander leaves or celery. Mix well and switch off the flame.
Try it out and let us know how it goes!
Happy cooking!
