Mushroom masala

Ingredients:

• Mushroom                         - 1 Lb, cut into halves
• Onion                                 - 1 large, chopped
• Tomato                               - 1 Medium
• Green Chilli                      - 5, chopped
• Potato                                 - 1 large, cut into small cubes of half inch
• Green cardamom           - 2
• Cinnamon                         - 1 inch stick
• Bay leaves                         - 2
• Cloves                                - 4/5
• Garlic cloves                     - 4/5, chopped(Optional)
• Garlic paste                      - 1 tsp
• Ginger paste                     - ½ tsp
• Turmeric powder             - ½ tsp
• Red chilli powder            - 1 tsp
• Cumin powder                 - 1 tsp
• Coriander powder           - 1 tsp
• Garam masala powder   - ½ tsp
• Oil                                          - 2 Tbsp

Method:

1. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a pan. Add the potato cubes. Add a pinch of salt and turmeric. 
2. Fry the potatoes till little done. Remove from pan and keep aside.

3. In the same pan add the remaining oil. Add the bay leaves, green cardamom, cinnamon and cloves.
4. When the aroma of spices come add the chopped garlic and saute for a minute.
5. Add the chopped onions and green chilli. Cook till onions turn translucent.

6. Add chopped tomatoes and cook till tomatoes turns mushy and are cooked.

7. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, ginger paste and garlic paste. Mix well and saute for a minute.
8. Add the mushroom pieces and the fried potatoes. Mix well and cook for a minute.

9. Add a cup of water. Mix well and cook covered stirring in between till mushroom and potato are cooked completely.

10. Sprinkle with garam masala powder and remove from pan.

11. Serve hot with roti or rice.