Mushroom Pepper Salt

Description

Mushroom Pepper Salt is a dry Indo-Chinese style starter made with crispy mushrooms stir-fried in a mix of crushed black pepper, garlic, and spring onions. Known for its balance of heat and crunch, this dish is a vegetarian favorite at street stalls and fusion restaurants across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Mushroom pieces are coated in a light batter of cornflour and rice flour, then deep-fried until golden and crisp. They are then tossed on high flame with chopped garlic, green chilies, crushed pepper, salt, and spring onions. Bell peppers or curry leaves may also be added for extra aroma and bite.

Mushroom Pepper Salt is served hot as an appetizer or side and continues to be a popular fusion dish in Coimbatore, Chennai, and Hyderabad, as well as among Indian food lovers in Mississauga, Brampton, and Scarborough.