Quick and Easy:Tindora fry

What you will need

1 lb tindora,ends removed and sliced lengthwise
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
pinch of hing
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp coriander-cumin powder
salt to taste

What you need to do

• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.When hot add mustard seeds and hing.
• After the mustard seeds splutter,add the turmeric,chili powder,coriander-cumin powder,and salt.Mix and cook for 30 secs.
• Add the sliced tindora,cover and cook for 15 mins on a medium low flame.Stir frequently.
• Serve hot with rice or roti.

Mushroom Masala

What you will need

1 packet mushroom,cleaned and chopped
1 medium onion,finely chopped
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 large tomato,chopped
1/4 cream/coconut milk
cilantro for garnishing
2 tbsp oil

Spices:
1 tsp cinnamon powder
2 tbsp kasoori methi,crushed
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp kashmiri mirch powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp coriander-cumin powder
salt as per taste

What you need to do

• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.When warm, add cinnamon powder.Saute for 30 secs.
• Add the onions and some salt and cook till the onions are translucent.
• Now add the ginger garlic paste and cook for couple of mins until it's raw smell goes.
• Add in the tomato and cover and cook until it is mushy.
• Add the remaining spices and salt.Cover and cook till the mixture looses oil.
• Add in the mushrooms and cook covered for 10 mins or until the mushrooms are done.
• Add in the cream/coconut milk and again simmer for 5 mins.
• Turn off the heat and garnish with cilantro.
• Serve hot with rice or roti.