• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About Us
  • Recipes
  • Meal Planner
  • Subscribe

Framed Recipes

menu icon
go to homepage
  • About Us
  • Recipes
  • Meal Planner
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About Us
    • Recipes
    • Meal Planner
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Sauteed Mushrooms with Fennel Seeds

    Published: Jun 24, 2015 · by Sree · This post may contain affiliate links · 37 Comments

    Sauteed Mushrooms with Fennel Seeds

    Jump to Recipe

    Why did the mushroom go to the party?
    Because he was a fungi

    -One Direction

    Been a while since I blogged. I have been vacationing in India for the past month and boy!! It was hectic. But hectic in a good sort of way. Spending time with family, meeting friends and relatives, indulging in seasonal fruits like mangoes and jackfruit, binging on Indian delicacies, wearing crisp line-dried clothes, enjoying the occasional rains, wandering through the crowded Bangalore streets and relaxing in a resort like atmosphere in Kerala - now that I would call happy hectic days 🙂 .

    Sauteed_Mushrooms_DSC2340_05

    Now that I am back, I am looking forward to spending fun times here, basking in the glorious sunshine, soaking it all up.

    From the time I returned, I have been dishing up some simple dishes. These days, I am preparing dishes that can be whipped up in a few minutes. Sauteed mushrooms with fennel seeds is one such flavorful dish which uses fennel seeds in its preparation and is bursting with flavors.

    Sauteed_Mushrooms_DSC2294-Edit_01

    Fennel seeds have a special aroma and flavor that enhances the taste of these sauteed mushrooms well. Did you know that in India, sweetened Fennel seeds are served after a meal and is used as mouth freshener?

    Sauteed_Mushrooms_DSC2311-Edit_02

    These mushrooms are a perfect accompaniment to steamed rice and since this dish can be prepared in a few minutes time, it is perfect for those busy days. If you find really small button mushrooms, there is no hassle of chopping either. Just wash them in running water, drain and the mushrooms are ready to use in the dish.

    In the recipe for sauteed mushrooms with fennel seeds, I have mentioned pearl onions. You can definitely use chopped onions as well as small pearl onions. I always have a pack of frozen pearl onions in my freezer. I love the frozen pearl onions because of the ease at which I can use them in dishes like ulli theeyal, without the hassle of peeling them. If you do not like the mild sweetness of caramelized pearl onions, you can always used thinly sliced onions.

    Sauteed_Mushrooms_DSC2331_03

    The spices used in the sauteed mushrooms recipe are pantry staples and you will find them in almost all grocery stores. The curry leaves definitely add a unique taste and aroma to the sauteed mushrooms. You can find these easily in your nearby Indian store. If you cannot get your hands on a few curry leaves, don't let that stop you from trying this dish. Go ahead and make some today.

    The idea for this dish came to me on a lazy day when I was in no mood to cook. My friend Priya had shared a potato fry recipe in a food group and the lazy me got this wonderful idea of adapting the recipe to use mushrooms instead of potatoes. Potatoes taste good too and you can find that recipe at Sushma Mallya's Blog.

    Sauteed_Mushrooms_DSC2337_04

    Sauteed mushrooms with fennel seeds, not only tastes good with steamed rice, it also goes well on top of a buttered slice of bread. See... I told you... this is a perfect dish for busy days or for when you don't fancy elaborate cooking at all.

    You don't need fancy ingredients to make meals interesting. Cook with fresh ingredients and add a heap of love - I promise you will relish the meals more.

    Enjoy!


    Sauteed_Mushrooms

    Sauteed Mushrooms With Fennel Seeds

    Flavor packed sauteed mushrooms with onions, fennel seeds, and black pepper. Ready in minutes, seriously Delicious!
    Print Recipe Save Saved!
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Calories 459 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 24 oz 680 gms Small Button Mushrooms (See Recipe Notes)
    • 125-150 grams about 1 cup heaped Small Pearl Onions (See Recipe Notes)
    • Juice of ½ Lemon small
    • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Tomato Ketchup
    • 2 teaspoon Coconut Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Saunf/Fennel Seeds
    • 1 inch Ginger
    • 2-3 Big Garlic Cloves
    • 2 teaspoon Pepper Powder/ Ground Black pepper
    • a pinch Haldi/Turmeric Powder/Ground Turmeric optional
    • 10-12 Curry Leaves
    • Salt to taste

    Garnish

    • Roasted Lemon slices optional

    Equipment Required

    • A big saute pan
    • Spatula
    • Measuring cups/spoons optional if you can eyeball the measurements
    • Mortar & Pestle
    • Small Bowl

    To serve

    • Steamed rice

    Instructions
     

    Preparation

    • Wash and drain the mushrooms. If you want, you can quarter the mushrooms.
    • Peel pearl onions. Or, if you are using onions, peel and slice them thin.
    • Wash and peel ginger and garlic and crush using a mortar & pestle.
    • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, tomato ketchup, turmeric powder and lemon juice.

    Cooking

    • Heat oil in the saute pan over heat.
    • Add fennel seeds. When they crackle, add the pearl onions and saute till they turn translucent. At this stage, add the crushed ginger and garlic and saute well.
    • When the pearl onions start to caramelize, add the soy sauce mix (that was made in the preparation step) and pepper powder and combine it well with the pearl onions.
    • Add the mushrooms and mix well to coat. Saute for a minute or two.
    • The mushrooms will start to release water and will acquire a shine. Saute for another 5-7 minutes till the mushrooms are cooked to desired level.
    • Add the curry leaves and saute for another minute.
    • Serve hot with steamed rice.

    Notes

    1. If I find small button mushrooms, I use them as a whole. If the mushrooms are big, then you can quarter them before using in the recipe. [br]2. Time Saving Tip: You can quarter the mushrooms while the onions are being sauteed. [br]3. The pearl onions, add a slight sweetness to the dish. If you do not like the taste of caramelized pearl onions, use thinly sliced onions. [br]4. If the pearl onions are big, they might take longer to caramelize than the time indicated in the recipe.

    « Idichu Pizhinja Payasam
    DoodhPaak (Kheer) »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Seena Koshy says

      September 28, 2016 at 3:40 am

      Hi Sreelatha, good looking plate with my fav mashrooms.. Want to try out this one day.. 🙂

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        September 28, 2016 at 9:24 pm

        Thank you Seena.

        Reply
    2. Sneha says

      May 30, 2016 at 10:55 am

      Hello sreelatha

      Tried it with asparagus .?
      This is great

      Thanks and keep going

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        June 04, 2016 at 7:19 pm

        Thank you Sneha for the feedback. Yeah, this is very versatile recipe, readers have made it with potatoes as well cauliflower.

        Reply
    3. J Trogstad says

      August 25, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      Oh my goodness! My hubby LOVES mushrooms and is currently looking over my shoulder at the computer screen and drooling! I guess I will be making these! 🙂

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        September 04, 2015 at 6:57 am

        Oh, for sure. Would love to know how you liked them. We love mushrooms too.

        Reply
    4. Suchithra says

      August 21, 2015 at 7:29 pm

      Lovely recipe,tried it with potato,it came out great,we all loved it..

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        September 04, 2015 at 6:57 am

        Thanks for trying this suchu. Glad you liked it.

        Reply
    5. Jyothi Rajesh says

      August 02, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      Wow I simply love the way you sauteed the mushrooms. Fabulous clicks too Sreelatha!

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        August 03, 2015 at 11:11 am

        Thanks Jyothi <3. - Sreelatha

        Reply
    6. taketwotapas says

      July 06, 2015 at 11:17 am

      I am not a huge mushroom fan but all my vegetarian friends are. So is my hubby! I know that I can make this for them for dinner and they will feel like royalty! I'm with Christine, I think I'll use regular onions too because I already have those! Thanks for linking up to #SaucySaturdays and I hope you will party with us again next week!

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        July 07, 2015 at 8:03 pm

        Thanks taketwotapas. I loved this week's #saucysaturdays.

        Reply
    7. Christine Siracusa says

      July 04, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      I have everything I need for this except pearl onions! Maybe I'll use regular...cuz this sounds too good to wait. Thanks for linking up to #SaucySaturdays.

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        July 04, 2015 at 8:26 pm

        Christine, Go ahead and use regular onions. :). I am glad you liked the recipe. And SaucySturdays does sound fun! Happy to be part of it.

        Reply
    8. Anne Murphy says

      June 30, 2015 at 8:08 pm

      Love mushrooms and onions - but never used this seasoning. I have curry leaves in the freezer - must try this!

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        July 02, 2015 at 10:26 am

        Thanks for stopping be Anne. Do give it try. Would love to hear what you think about it.

        Reply
    9. My Kitchen Stories says

      June 27, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      What a simple inspiring dish. I love mushrooms and often have them just pan fried but this has taken it to new heights.

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        June 27, 2015 at 7:50 pm

        Thanks Taniya.

        Reply
    10. Sushma Iyer says

      June 27, 2015 at 5:46 am

      Ahhh.. been missing you Sreelatha.. Even I am in India so I can understand how hectic life here is.. 😉

      Now you are back I am on my toes waiting for your gorgeous clicks..

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        June 27, 2015 at 9:31 am

        Thanks Sushma. Enjoy your stay.

        Reply
    11. Byron Thomas says

      June 27, 2015 at 5:18 am

      Wow! Your photos are stunningly gorgeous! This recipe looks absolutely divine!

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        June 27, 2015 at 9:30 am

        Thank you so much Byron. Appreciate it.

        Reply
    12. Nataliya Louise says

      June 26, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      If I could eat the photos, I would. And such a short prep time, which is great in this heat, I don't want to be adding heat to the house for any longer than I have to.

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        June 26, 2015 at 4:31 pm

        Thanks Nataliya. I am also a big fan of simple, easy recipes.

        Reply
    13. Donna Mansour says

      June 26, 2015 at 2:16 pm

      These look and sound amazing! We are huge mushroom fans, so I will be trying this out for sure. Your photos are fantastic as well - I can't imagine it would be easy to make mushrooms look that appealing 🙂

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        June 26, 2015 at 4:31 pm

        Thanks Donna. I am sure you are going to love the flavors. Adjust the spice to suit your taste (goes without saying). 🙂

        Reply
    14. Rachel says

      June 26, 2015 at 1:01 pm

      What a great recipe; delicious and quick! I love fennel! I used to live in Nepal where they would also serve fennel seeds after dinner. I actually think they work better than breath mints!

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        June 26, 2015 at 4:30 pm

        Thanks Rachel. We love sweetened fennel seeds after dinner. You might find them in an Indian store near you.

        Reply
    15. Howie Fox says

      June 26, 2015 at 11:07 am

      No way! just 20 minutes for this dish to prepare? That's definitely my kind of recipe. Absolutely beautiful blog, Sreelatha, incredible photos!

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        June 26, 2015 at 4:28 pm

        Thanks Howie.

        Reply
    16. Richa Gupta Dsouza says

      June 24, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      Hey Sreelatha! Just came across your blog through one of the facebook groups and it's beautiful. I love your stories, your recipes and your pictures. What a simple recipe too!

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        June 26, 2015 at 4:28 pm

        Thank you so much for stopping by Richa. I am glad we connected through FB. Happy blogging dear.

        Reply
    17. Deepti says

      June 24, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      Simple but rich looking recipe. Will definitely try 🙂

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        June 26, 2015 at 5:40 pm

        Thanks Deepti. I am sure you will love it. I know Anand likes spicy food, so, if you can also add green peppers/chillies to spice it more. Enjoy.

        Reply
    18. Teena Pappachan says

      June 24, 2015 at 12:30 pm

      I recently got back from a long vacation too (Destination-Same as yours:))..Your post brought back the good memories....btw...stunning pics 🙂

      Reply
      • Framed Recipes says

        June 24, 2015 at 12:45 pm

        Thank you so much for stopping by teena. I hope you had a great time in India. I had sent you a FB message (must be in the Others folder). Would you be interested? Do let me know.

        Reply

    Trackbacks

    1. Khara Pongal Recipe - Framed Recipes says:
      October 2, 2016 at 1:03 pm

      […] God! What do I make for dinner? I have some mushrooms; so sauteed mushrooms, perhaps? (This is the most prominent of all the thoughts, most of the […]

      Reply

    If you tried this recipe, please consider giving us a star rating and feedback. Reviewing, leaving feedback, and star rating a recipe, not only helps me grow as a food blogger but also helps others discover my blog. I L-O-V-E to hear from you! :) Your email address will not be published. Thank you for your support! When leaving a comment on framedrecipes, you will be asked to enter your name and email address. This is to help prevent spam comments. Your name will be displayed with the comment, but your email address will not. If you prefer not to display your real name, using a nickname or pseudonyms is perfectly OK. You will also see an option to save your information for future comments – this function uses a cookie to store the information on your browser. Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Sree - the blogger

    Hi! I am Sree and welcome to my sweet little corner of the internet! Good Food = Good Mood! This blog is all about celebrating good food – from desi (Indian) to videshi (global). 

    More about me →

    New Recipes

    • Roasted Sweet Potato Salad With Arugula
    • Pumpkin Coconut Bisque
    • Meal Plan Number 9
    • Apple Butter

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    Got a query? Need help with a recipe? Want to request a recipe? Or just want to say Hi?

    Email Us: [email protected]

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 Framed Recipes

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Do not sell my personal information.Read More.
    Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Privacy & Cookie Settings

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
    CookieDurationDescription
    __cfduid1 monthThe cookie is used by cdn services like CloudFare to identify individual clients behind a shared IP address and apply security settings on a per-client basis. It does not correspond to any user ID in the web application and does not store any personally identifiable information.
    cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
    cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
    cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement1 yearThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Advertisement".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
    viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
    Functional
    Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
    CookieDurationDescription
    __cf_bm30 minutesThis cookie is set by CloudFare. The cookie is used to support Cloudfare Bot Management.
    Performance
    Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
    CookieDurationDescription
    YSCsessionThis cookies is set by Youtube and is used to track the views of embedded videos.
    Analytics
    Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
    CookieDurationDescription
    _ga2 yearsThis cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session, campaign data and keep track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookies store information anonymously and assign a randomly generated number to identify unique visitors.
    _gid1 dayThis cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to store information of how visitors use a website and helps in creating an analytics report of how the website is doing. The data collected including the number visitors, the source where they have come from, and the pages visted in an anonymous form.
    Advertisement
    Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
    CookieDurationDescription
    IDE1 year 24 daysUsed by Google DoubleClick and stores information about how the user uses the website and any other advertisement before visiting the website. This is used to present users with ads that are relevant to them according to the user profile.
    test_cookie15 minutesThis cookie is set by doubleclick.net. The purpose of the cookie is to determine if the user's browser supports cookies.
    VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE5 months 27 daysThis cookie is set by Youtube. Used to track the information of the embedded YouTube videos on a website.
    Others
    Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
    CookieDurationDescription
    _gat_gtag_UA_49569906_11 minuteNo description
    CONSENT16 years 9 months 8 days 3 hoursNo description
    SAVE & ACCEPT
    Powered by CookieYes Logo
    x

    Subscribe to our newsletter!

    We share new recipes every week. These are tried, tested, and framed recipes. From my kitchen to your inbox. Subscribe to enjoy them!