Mushroom Chilli
Mushroom Chilli (เห็ดผัดพริก)
Whole button mushrooms in a cornflour batter, fried and tossed on the wok station with onion, capsicum and green chilli.
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About Mushroom Chilli
Mushroom Chilli is part of the Indo-Chinese family, the hybrid cooking that grew out of the Hakka Chinese community in Kolkata. It is neither authentic Chinese nor North Indian; it is a genuine third cuisine that uses Chinese wok method with Indian heat and seasoning, and it has been a fixture on Indian restaurant menus for decades. At BHARAT in Huai Khwang we make it the starter way: whole button mushrooms go into a cornflour batter, fry until the coating sets, and then meet a very hot wok with diced onion, capsicum, green chilli, soy, and a splash of vinegar.
The trick with mushrooms is that they hold a lot of water. As they cook they release it, and in the heat of the wok that liquid reduces down with the soy into a glaze that clings to each piece, so you get a tender, juicy interior under a light crust. The soy and chilli sauces are made in our own kitchen, which is halal-friendly with no pork, and head chef Santosh Shah, who is from Uttarakhand, can take the spice down if you ask.
It sits in the same chilli family as Paneer Chilli but tastes earthier and more savoury, with the mushroom flavour carrying the dish rather than dairy. Where Manchurian gives you fried vegetable balls in gravy, this stays as recognisable mushrooms in a tossed sauce. Order it dry and it works as something to share before the mains arrive; order it with gravy and it becomes a main course to eat with rice or noodles. The medium-to-hot heat is adjustable, so say the word.
Vegetarians and meat-eaters share most tables here; the menu has plenty for both.
The rest of the vegetarian cooking — dals, sabzis, paneer, the thalis — is on our vegetarian menu, and the halal page explains the sourcing behind all of it. It sits in our Indo-Chinese menu, and regulars often order it alongside Paneer Butter Masala.
รายละเอียด Mushroom Chilli (เห็ดผัดพริก)
เห็ดสดทอดกรอบผัดซอสพริกกระเทียมไฟแรงสไตล์อินโด-ไชนีส รสชาติจัดจ้านเข้มข้นหอมกรุ่น เห็ดกรอบนอกนุ่มฉ่ำภายใน เมนูมังสวิรัติรสเผ็ดที่ต้องลอง
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the mushrooms soft or crunchy?
They have a light, crispy batter on the outside while remaining tender and juicy on the inside.
Can I order this as a main course?
Yes, if ordered with gravy, it serves as an excellent main alongside rice or noodles.
Is there a strong garlic flavour?
Garlic is a key component of the sauce, providing a robust, savoury undertone.
Does it contain animal products?
The dish is vegetarian, but please let us know if you require a strictly vegan preparation.
Is it very spicy?
It has a medium-to-hot spice profile, though the heat can be adjusted to your preference.
