Mushroom Boats

I love mushrooms and luckily Amma Appa also have started to like this wonderful veggie! A power house in terms of nutrients and when the same is combined with healthy cooking techniques, mixed with fresh ingredients and flavours balanced perfectly...makes a great dish! 

These Mushroom Boats are easy to make! A great Appetizer when you host a get together of family and friends!

INGREDIENTS

6 Button Mushrooms

50 gm Panner, grated

2 tblsp Green Bell Pepper, finely diced

2 tblsp Tomatoes, de seeded and finely diced

2 tblsp Onion, finely diced

1 tblsp Fresh Dhania | Coriander Leaves, finely chopped

1 tsp Basil, dried

1 tsp Oregano, dried

1 Green Chilli, finely chopped

4 cloves Lahsun | Garlic, finely chopped

1 tsp Olive Oil

To taste Salt
For Garnish:
Tomato Julienne
Pudina | Mint Leaves

METHOD

• Clean Mushrooms with a kitchen tissue. Remove the stem and clean the cavity by gently scooping with a spoon so that there is space for the stuffing. Keep aside.
• Finely chop the stems and the scooped part of the mushroom.
• Take a non stick Kadhai and heat 1/2 tsp olive oil. Add garlic and onions and when the onion is translucent, add the chopped vegetables  and chopped mushroom stems, Saute for a minute.

• Add Basil, Oregano, grated Paneer and salt. Mix well on low flame.
• Once the Paneer has soaked in all the juices and has become a crumbly mixture, switch off the gas. Transfer the stuffing to a plate and keep to cool.
• Once the mixture is cool, add chopped dhania and mix well.
• Add the stuffing inside the mushroom cavity and gently press.

• In the same non stick Kadhai, add  remaining olive oil and place mushroom boats, keeping spaces between them.
• Cover cook for 2 minutes and after 2 minutes gently move mushroom boats on the surface.
• After a minute, switch off the gas. Gently remove mushroom boats onto a serving platter.
• Serve hot.

We enjoyed these lovely Appetizer this weekend. They are crisp when they are hot but tend to go soft as they cool down...but crisp|soft, they taste heavenly!

We have used:

1. Keya Basil - freeze dried

2. Keya Oregano - freeze dried

3. Mother Diary Paneer Fresh

4. Borges Olive Oil - Light

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About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.