Curried Oyster Mushrooms

Some years back I had invited some friends over for a get together.  Then I found out that one of the 'drivers' was observing a vegetarian diet due to some vow that he had undertaken.  If I did not cater to his needs, a number of invitees would have to miss the event.

While I did buy some food from a vegetarian restaurant, I also like to serve food I myself cook.  This is one of the ways I cook meat and here I substituted oyster mushrooms for meat. (I had to purchase new knives, a chopping board, a wok and disposable utensils as my friend takes his religion seriously and I have to respect him for that.) 

Ingredients

 about 10 Shallots (Sliced)

5 Shallots, 5 pips Garlic and  about 2 inch Ginger (grind to a paste)

2 tablespoons Thick Coconut Cream or Yogurt

1 tablespoon Meat Curry Powder

200 gm Oyster Mushrooms (wash and tear into pieces)

Salt (about 3/4 teaspoon or to taste)

about 4 tablespoons oil

Method

 Heat Wok

Heat oil

Saute sliced shallots till soft

Add ground paste

Fry till fragrant

Add curry powder

Fry till all ingredients well mixed

Add in the oyster mushrooms

Stir till the seasoning ingredients are well mixed with the mushrooms

As the mushrooms begin to wilt, the juices will flow out of the mushrooms

Keep stirring till most of the juice has dried up

Season with salt

Add the coconut cream or yogurt

 Keep cooking for another 5 minutes or so

  It should be ready to serve.