Wanna hear some interesting facts about Mushroom? 'The Egyptian pharaohs reserved mushrooms for their own plates. It was forbidden for anyone else to eat them. They believed that the mushrooms had magical powers. The ancient Romans fed mushrooms only to their warriors because they believed mushrooms gave them god like strength'.
I don't know about the strength but it sure does add a lot of satisfaction to my taste bud 😛 Since I moved to US, I have tried different varieties of mushroom. Some of them became my favorites, like the portobello mushroom. And some of them not so favorite, like the abalone mushroom. In India, I didn't have access to so many varieties of mushroom. We only had white button mushroom that were available throughout the year.
After trying all these different varieties of flavorful mushroom, I started to find the button mushroom very plain and boring!! I know these mushrooms were with me making my tummy happy for so many years and now I call them boring plain.. But, I haven't ignored them completely!
This is a very creamy mushroom dish which I made with button mushroom.. See I haven't forgotten my button mushrooms 😉 Usually, I like to enjoy mushroom with noodles or fried rice or just as an appetizer, but this time I tried it with Poori and it tasted really nice. The creamy mushroom gravy with crispy poori made for a really amazing combo. Next time, I might try it with garlic bread.. Something tells me it will taste good with that too.
Creamy Spinach Mushroom
Ingredients
- handful of button mushroom
- 1 cup pearl onion
- ½ medium onion (grated)
- 2 cup baby spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 to 3 green/red fresh chillies (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 tsb chilly powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- salt
- oil
Instructions
- Cut the mushroom into thin slices . If you want a big bite, you can cut them in quarter instead.
- In a pan, heat some oil and add cumin seeds, garlic and chopped chillies.
- Once the seeds start to sizzle, add pearl onions, grated onion and cook in low heat until the onions are slight brown in color.
- Add the mushrooms and fry for another couple of minutes.
- Next, add spinach, cumin powder, coriander powder and chilly powder.
- Add ½ cup water and heavy cream. Then, let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Check for salt and spice. If you want more heat, add a little bit more chilly powder.
- Serve it hot with your choice of bread.
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alex at a moderate life!
Kankana my love, you always have such interesting information to share with us! I had no clue that mushrooms, a lowly fungus was considered a food of the gods and royalty! I know the flavor and nutrition and also healing powers are tops for sure! I also am giggling here because two of my favorite things are creamed spinach and cream of mushroom soup and so this recipe would certainly be something I would love! I am bookmarking it to try one day soon! Big hugs and thanks so much for hosting and posting on the hearth and soul hop! 🙂 Alex
Sarah
That looks DELICIOUS - I already bookmarked it! My roommates and I are always looking for new recipes and we all agree that THIS is going to be the next thing we make for our dinner next week! Thanks so much for sharing! It looks delicious - and what great pictures! You have some serious talents!
Anzelle
This looks so beatiful and delicious! And, for once, I can actually find all the ingredients 🙂 I love spinach, but I usually make it fairly plain, so this will be a nice change of pace.
Tanvi@SinfullySpicy
I love mushrooms but hubster doesnt.Its been ages I made a curry with mushrooms.Drooling!
Kristi Rimkus
I have to say it's take me some time to come to like mushrooms, but when I read how good they are for me, I've really given them a starring role in many dishes. I love the combination of spices you've used. Healthy and delicious soup!
Gina C
This looks so good...creamy and delish!
claudia lamascolo
Very hearty dish looks delish!
Treat and Trick
Great combo, looks creamy and delicious!
Sarah
The mushroom dish is awesome and love the combination of having it with pooris 🙂
Miriam
You always come up with the best recipes! This looks fabulous! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
tasteofbeirut
These photos are so tantalizing! You have reminded me that I haven't had mushrooms in ages! Time to remedy this situation with your delightful recipe!
yummychunklet
Ooh, yum! I love the ingredients in this dish. Great post!
Juliana
Oh! I love the idea of creamy...spinach and mushrooms are a nice combination, specially with all the yummie spices. Have a great week ahead Kankana 🙂
Kankana Saxena
Thank you so much everybody 🙂
Cheryl and Adam @ pictureperfectmeals.com
WOW! I was expecting some variation on mushroom soup so imagine my delight when Isaw your photos of this indescribably delicious looking dish! Of course, it's you, Kankana, so naturally, it's exotic and fragrant and begging to be devoured! What was I thinking? Thanks for the best surprise today!
tigerfish
I love mushrooms. My least favorite may be enoki mushrooms.
Tina (PinayInTexas)
Great recipe Kankana! Yummy!
Alice
Looks like a lovely simple yet wonderfully effective combination. Love the little popadom cup!
Nourhan @ Miss Anthropist's Kitchen
Wow, that looks delicious! Mushrooms have a way of making soups incredible...I need to try this 🙂
Krithi
First time to see a puri and mushroom combo.. No doubt that it would be really very tasty... superb clicks and facts..