Mushroom Ajwain Stir Fry

This is such an easy and tasty recipe, (so tasty that my hubby ate it all up before I could photograph it!) that I just wanted to jot it down really quick before I forgot how I made it....

What is good about this recipe? Ajwain or vaamu or carom seeds are said to be very good for the digestive system. Apparently, ajwain and kala namak balls are consumed as churan or a digestive aid in many places in India. Ajwain is generally added to most foods made with besan (pakodis) to increase digestability.

Mushrooms on the other hand have been in the news a lot recently. Mushrooms have been found to contain nutrients which strengthen the immune system and also fight cancer. Though shiitake mushrooms are said to be the most nutritious, white button mushrooms are also good additions to your diet. To read more about the latest information on mushroom health, check this out
http://www.usaweekend.com/03_issues/030209/030209eatsmart.html

Nutritional Information:*
Per serving of 1/2 of recipe or 189 gm:
Calories: 35
Calories from Fat: 4
Total Fat: 1 g (1% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 0 g (1% of DV)
Trans Fat: 0 mg
Sodium: 596 mg (25% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 6 g (2% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 3 g (11% of DV)
Sugars: 0 g
Proteins: 4 g

Vitamin A: 2 % of DV
Vitamin C: 2 % of DV
Calcium: 4 % of DV
Iron: 15 % of DV


Ingredients:
(Makes 2 servings)
Mushrooms: 8 oz (white, button)
Olive Oil: 1 tsp
Ajwain: 4 tsp (ground coarsely) (vaamu, carom)
Red Chili powder: 1 tsp (adjust according to taste)
Curry Leaves: one sprig

Method:

Heat oil in a saucepan. Add the curry leaves.
Saute for a minute.
Add the mushrooms cut into quarters, saute for 5 to 7 minutes till the mushrooms look well done. They will turn dark brown.
Add salt to taste, red chili powder and ajwain ground coarsely.
Serve hot with roti.


*Percent daily values are based on a 2000 calorie diet and may vary based on individual requirements.
Nutritional information for this recipe has been calculated based on minimum oil required to stir fry the mushrooms.

Breakdown of caloric information:
Carbohydrates: 56% Fats: 12% Proteins: 32%