Crispy Chili Mushroom (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For Batter Coating

01 - All-purpose flour/maida (½ cup)
02 - Corn flour (¼ cup)
03 - Kashmiri red chilli powder (¼ teaspoon)
04 - Crushed black pepper (¼ teaspoon)
05 - Ginger garlic paste (¼ teaspoon)
06 - Salt (¼ teaspoon)
07 - Water (½ cup)
08 - Mushroom halves (8)
09 - Oil for deep frying

→ For the Sauce

10 - Oil (3 teaspoons)
11 - Finely chopped garlic cloves (2)
12 - Finely chopped ginger (1 inch)
13 - Slit green chilies (2)
14 - Chopped spring onions (4 tablespoons)
15 - Onion petals (¼ onion)
16 - Cubed capsicum (¼)
17 - Tomato sauce (2 tablespoons)
18 - Chili sauce (1 teaspoon)
19 - Vinegar (1 tablespoon)
20 - Soy sauce (1 tablespoon)
21 - Crushed black pepper (¼ teaspoon)
22 - Sugar (¼ teaspoon)
23 - Salt (¼ teaspoon)
24 - Corn flour (1 teaspoon)
25 - Water (2 tablespoons)

# Instructions:

01 - Mix flour, corn flour, chili powder, pepper, ginger garlic paste, salt and water to make a smooth batter. Coat mushroom halves and deep fry until golden brown.
02 - Heat oil, sauté garlic, ginger, green chilies and spring onions on high heat until fragrant.
03 - Add onion petals and capsicum, stir-fry until slightly blistered while maintaining crispiness.
04 - Add tomato sauce, chili sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, sugar and salt. Sauté on high heat until thickened.
05 - Add cornflour-water mixture, stir until sauce becomes glossy. Add fried mushrooms, coat well with sauce. Garnish with spring onions and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Best served immediately while hot and crispy
02 - Can be served with fried rice or noodles
03 - Adjust spice levels by modifying chili quantities