Clean mushroom and slice each mushroom into 3-4 slices depending on how big it is. To a mixing bowl add 400 gms mushrooms along with 3/4 cup thick curd, 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, salt to taste, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala powder.
Mix it well so that the masalas are evenly coated. Do not add water. Set aside.
To a pan add 1 teaspoon fennel seeds. Dry roast until crisp.
Crush it coarsely using a mortar and pestle and set it aside.
Now to the same pan add 2 tablespoon - add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds let it splutter, add few curry leaves 4 red chillies, fennel seeds powder, 1 tablespoon garlic.
Saute for a minute until garlic turns golden.
Add 1 medium sized onion finely chopped along with required salt.
Saute until golden.
Add the mushroom marinade.
In medium high heat give a quick saute.
It will start letting out water.
Cook covered in medium high heat for 3 mins.
Open give a quick stir then cook in medium heat until it becomes dry.
Keep stirring in between and cook until almost dry and roasted well.
Add 1 tablespoon coriander leaves and 1 tablespoon grated coconut. Though coconut is optional it gives a nice texture to the fry.
Give a quick mix and switch off.
Mushroom Fry is ready!