Jharkhand’s Famous Puttu Mushroom Recipe

By Smriti Dey 

October 2, 2024

There are various types of wild mushrooms available in Jharkhand. Puttu has a close resemblance to the rare mushroom rugda but is smaller in size and is more widely available. These are delicious and very nutritious to try. 

Ingredients

500 grams fresh Puttu mushrooms 1 large onion 3-4 garlic cloves 2 green chillies 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp garam masala A pinch of asafoetida Salt to taste 2-3 tablespoons mustard oil

Step 1

Cut the mushrooms into medium-sized pieces after cleaning thoroughly.

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Step 2

Heat mustard oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, chopped onion, garlic, green chillies, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and garam masala.

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Step 3

Sauté for a few seconds until the raw aroma disappears.

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Step 4

Add the sliced puttu mushrooms to the pan and simmer until soft.

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Step 5

Serve hot with rice or roti.

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