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Chettinad Mushroom Sandwich

Name: Chettinad Mushroom Sandwich
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tbsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 1 piece cinnamon stick; ~2 star anise; 2 cloves; 1 tsp poppy seeds; 1 tsp curry leaves; 6 dried red chili; 200 g button mushrooms; 1 onion; 3 garlic cloves; ~1 tomato; ~½ tsp turmeric powder; to taste salt; ~3 tbsp olive oil; 2 slices sourdough bread; ~½ cup yoghurt; ~2 tbsp dill

⏱ 30 min🍽 Serves 2

A South Indian-inspired Chettinad-style spiced mushroom sandwich. Toast and grind fresh whole spices including black pepper, cumin, fennel, coriander, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, poppy seeds and curry leaves. Sauté button mushrooms with onions, garlic, tomato and a spoonful of the homemade masala. Serve layered with yoghurt and fresh dill between toasted sourdough bread. Vegetarian and easily made vegan by omitting the yoghurt.

Adapted from a video by Food with Chetna

CHETTINAD MUSHROOM recipe!

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Ingredients

black pepper1 tsp
cumin seeds1 tsp
fennel seeds2 tbsp
coriander seeds1 tsp
cinnamon stick1 piece
star anisesmall amount~2est.
cloves2
poppy seeds1 tsp
curry leaves1 tsp
dried red chili

Steps

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1
Toast the black pepper, cumin, fennel, coriander, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, poppy seeds, curry leaves and dried chilies in a dry pan over low-medium heat until fragrant and slightly golden. Allow to cool for 2 minutes.
2
Crush the cooled spices in a mortar and pestle until slightly coarse.
3
Finely dice the onion.
4
Finely dice the garlic.
5
Roughly chop the button mushrooms.
6
Heat oil in a pan and sauté the diced onion until softened.
7
Add the diced garlic and stir.
8
Add the mushrooms and stir-fry over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until they reduce significantly in size.
9
Add the tomato, turmeric powder and salt to taste.
10
Stir in about 2 tablespoons of the homemade spice mix and cook until everything is well combined.
11
Slice the sourdough bread into two pieces and lightly toast in a pan with a little oil.
12
Sprinkle a little of the homemade spice mix and curry leaves on the toasted bread.
13
Mix the yoghurt with fresh dill and spread on the bread.
14
Layer the spiced mushroom mixture generously on top, then cover with the second toasted bread slice to form a sandwich.

Chettinad Mushroom Sandwich

Ingredients

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