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Mushroom Chilli gravy is a delicious and flavorful dish that can easily be replicated at home with minimal effort. The style of preparing roadside mushroom Kalan masala and the flavors reminds me of the famous Indo-Chinese Gravy Manchurian. The texture is also meaty because of the mushrooms. Tastewise is spicy, tangy, a little crunchy, and very delicious. This mushroom chaat is one of the best Indian street foods I have tasted!
Coimbatore roadside Kalan
My aunt who lives in Coimbatore told me about this unique South Indian mushroom chaat. She told me that this Mushroom Kalan Fry is a very popular street snack there. She then specially asked one vendor how to make it and that’s how I got hold of the kalan recipe. Though the name says Kalan, this mushroom chaat is made with a combination of cabbage and mushrooms. The cabbage adds volume as well as flavor to the dish. Some of the street food joints in Coimbatore also make it exclusively with cabbage because it’s cheaper than mushrooms but still call it Kalan. In Chennai, sellers usually use fried cauliflower and pass it on as mushrooms. I like to use both in equal proportions. There are many different versions of this roadside Mushroom Kalan curry recipe online but this is how I make it. If you love trying different recipes, then check out Veg jalfrezi, Tawa Pulao, Paneer Stuffed Peppers in Gravy, Matar Kachori Puff Pastry, Chinese Bhel, and Stuffed Potato French Loaf recipes. If you love exploring the Indian street food scene, then check out these popular recipes - Hakka Noodles, Pav Bhaji, Misal Pav, Chinese Bhel, Bombay Sandwich, Masala Corn, and Ragda Pattice, Cabbage - You can either get a cabbage and shred it at home or buy angel hair coleslaw (pre-shredded green cabbage) that’s readily available in all grocery stores to save on prep time. Flours - I have used all-purpose flour, and corn flour in this recipe. You can also use rice flour and besan, maida, or wheat flour instead. The flavors will alter accordingly. Spices and aromatics - ginger-garlic paste (or use fresh ginger and garlic), coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and red chilly powder or Kashmiri red chilly powder are what you will need to make this delicious Mushroom Kaalan masala curry. Spices, herbs, and aromatics - curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, cilantro, coriander powder, and red chilly powder or Kashmiri red chilly powder are the basic ingredients you will need to make the gravy for Kalan Varuval. Onion gives this Indo-Chinese mushroom gravy recipe a mild sweetness and crunch. Corn flour is added to thicken the gravy.
