Rugra Recipe | Putu
Rugra is a rare mushroom which is found during the early monsoon solely in the land of Jharkhand (India). It is a kind of mushroom which is found in the dense forest under the tree of Sal or oak, During the onset of the rainy season the soil beds get the cracks and these rugra comes out which is being picked up by the locals from the soil beds. The unique thing about rugra is that it is not cultivated but grows naturally under the soil, during the first month of the rainy season.
It is very costly as it is within the price range of 100 to 200 per kg. Let me make you familiar with this rare mushroom, it looks like a small naphthalene boll, which is available in two colours one is brown and known as chandan rugra and another is white, it consists of round elastic like cover with a soft boiled egg yolk like core.
It is very common during the rainy season and as it is being picked out from soil beds so it needs to be washed properly. It’s cooking process also varies as you need to cook it on the right temperature as it will become chewier. Let’s learn step by step process to prepare this recipe.
NOTE: After I uploaded the video I got many comments from several followers and hence I got to know that this Rugra is even available in several other states like: Uttarakhand, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Uttarpradesh, Orissa etc.
Rugra Recipe | Putu
- 250 gm Rugra (Mushroom)
- 1 tbsp Chopped Ginger
- 1 tbsp Chopped Garlic
- 2 Pieces Chopped onion
- 3 Pieces Green chilli
- 1 tbsp Mustard oil
- 3 Pieces Bay leaf
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Curry powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala powder
- 1 tsp Salt (As per the taste )
- 1 Piece Tomato
Take the rugra and wash them properly.
Cut them into pieces as shown here.
In a grinding jar add ginger, garlic and green chilies and make a paste.
Grind onions also.
In a wok and 1 tbsp of mustard oil and heat it, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add bay leaf in the wok.
Add grind onion into the wok.
Once the onion removes its extra moisture add rugra into the wok.
Stir fry them.
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, curry powder and mix them well.
Add ginger, garlic and green chili paste into the wok.
Add sliced tomato into the wok.
Add salt as per the taste.
Add water into the wok and mix them well.
Cook them properly by putting the lid on.
Switch off the flame and the recipe is ready to be served.
Serve it with chapatis or rice.
Loved it i will try at home
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