Mushroom Bhaja

This week, we’re sharing the recipe for a perfect snack - Mushroom Bhaja. Yes, it’s crunchy. Yes, it’s deeply flavourful. But it’s also beautifully simple. Mushrooms soak up the warmth of spices, while a light coating of gram flour and spices, shallow-fried to perfection, gives you that perfect golden bite. It’s the kind of snack that feels indulgent yet familiar — best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Ingredients for Mushroom Bhaja

• P Mark Mustard Oil – for shallow frying

• Gram Flour (Besan) – ½ cup

• Rice Flour – 2 tbsp

• Ginger-Garlic Paste – 1 tsp

• Green Chilli – 1, finely chopped

• Button Mushrooms – 250 g, cleaned and sliced

• Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp

• Red Chilli Powder – ½ tsp

• Garam Masala – ½ tsp

• Salt – to taste

• Water – as required

• Fresh Coriander – for garnish

• Lemon Wedges – to serve
  

Method for Mushroom Bhaja

1. In a bowl, combine besan, rice flour, ginger-garlic paste, green chilli, turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala, and salt.

2. Add water gradually to form a thick, smooth batter.

3. Add sliced mushrooms and mix gently until well coated.

4. Heat the P Mark Mustard Oil in a pan for shallow frying.

5. Fry the coated mushrooms in batches until golden and crisp on both sides.

6. Remove and drain on absorbent paper.

7. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with lemon wedges.

8. Your Mushroom Bhaja is ready! Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, perfect with evening chai or as a comforting side.

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