Something life changing happened last week. We got a mattress topper. I thought our bed was nice as it was but oh Lordy…comfort levels have now been taken to the upper echelons of the slumber world. And as much as I am loving the ridiculous amount of snuggly cosiness this new topper has brought into my life, it seems to have simultaneously introduced a problem. You know when you look at the clock and realise you were supposed to be somewhere 10 minutes ago…yeah that. I can no longer get out of bed in the mornings!
I went through a similar experience over the weekend where I woke up late and I had to leave the house asap. Whilst getting ready I realised I was starving and wouldn’t get home till late. I started pondering over what I could make. Okay Monica, think quick food. Cereal? Out of milk. Eggs? Nada. Sandwich? No bread..or filling for that matter. I hurried downstairs and opened the door to a relatively bare looking fridge (it had been one of those weeks). I saw pomegranate, and baby button mushrooms. I picked the latter. I then opened the pantry and saw onions & potatoes. Boom. I had an idea. Ten minutes later I had a spicy mushroom & potato sabji. I wrapped it in a chapati and gobbled it up in seconds. It was delicious! I’d like to think it didn’t have anything to do with my hunger as I was craving it when I got home and made it all over again for dinner.
Quick, simple, easy and spicy! Have a go.
Oh before I sign off, just a quick thank you to you guys as Spice Diary was recently ranked in the top 50 food blogs in India. Thanks for your support lovely people! <3
- 75g button mushrooms, washed & cut in half
- 3 small potatoes, washed
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 birds eye green chilli, whole
- 1 tsp salt (or according to taste)
- 1 tsp sambar masala
- handful fresh coriander
- Place potatoes in a plastic bag and tie a knot. Pierce a hole and place in microwave. Cook on highest power setting for 7 minutes. Remove and allow to cool slightly. Then cut into 2" chunks.
- Whilst potatoes are cooking, heat oil in a pan. When hot, add the cumin. Th cumin should splatter immediately. Now add the onions, chilli and mushrooms.
- Sauté for 30 seconds, then add the salt and sambar masala. Mix well and cook for a further 3 minutes.
- Now add the cooked potatoes, and mix. Cook for another minute and add the coriander. Mix.
- Check for salt and adjust accordingly. Remove from heat & enjoy!
- 1) Sambar masala is a spicy, tangy spice blend available at all Indian grocery shops. I have also seen it in some supermarkets in the worldwide section so worth checking!
- 2) When cooking potatoes, some microwaves have different power intensities, so just check potatoes are cooked by cutting through them with a knife.
Great dish! Perfect for my husband 🙂
awww your photos make me hungry T_T
Hi there, I read your blogs daily. Your humoristic style is
awesome, keep up the good work!
Wen do I add the mushrooms?
Sorry just re read the recipe. All good!!!
No problem! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
Yummy potatoes and mushrooms, good side for chapati.
Absolutely Nancy! 🙂