Here's a delicious yet healthy version of Chili Mushroom Vegetable, perfect as a main or side dish — and we’ll keep it moderately spicy, low on oil, and easy on the salt to make it more health-friendly (kidney/diabetes conscious too, if needed).

🍄🌶️ Chilli Mushroom Vegetable (Dry or Semi-Gravy)

🥢 Indo-Chinese Style – Healthier Version

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2-3):

For Stir-Fry:

• Button mushrooms – 200 grams (cleaned, sliced)

• Onion – 1 medium (sliced into petals)

• Capsicum – 1 medium (green/red/yellow, cut in cubes)

• Green chilies – 1-2 (slit, adjust to taste)

• Garlic – 5-6 cloves (finely chopped)

• Ginger – 1 inch (finely chopped)

• Spring onions – 2 stalks (chopped, keep greens separate)

• Oil – 1.5 tbsp (preferably olive or sunflower oil)

For Sauce:

• Soy sauce (low sodium) – 1 tbsp

• Vinegar – 1 tsp

• Tomato ketchup (low sugar) – 1 tbsp

• Red chili sauce – ½ to 1 tsp (adjust heat)

• Cornflour – 1 tsp (mix in 3 tbsp water)

• Black pepper – ½ tsp

• Salt – to taste (use very little – soy has salt)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prep Mushrooms:

   • Wash and pat dry mushrooms. Slice them and sauté in a hot pan (no oil) for 2-3 mins to release water. Set aside.

2. Stir Fry Veggies:

   • Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a pan/wok. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.

   • Add onions and stir-fry for a minute on high flame.

   • Toss in capsicum and sauté for another minute (keep them slightly crunchy).

   • Add the sautéed mushrooms.

3. Add Sauces:

   • Mix soy sauce, vinegar, tomato ketchup, chili sauce, and black pepper in a bowl.

   • Pour this sauce mix into the stir-fried veggies and mushrooms. Toss well to coat.

4. Thicken (Optional):

   • If you want a semi-gravy texture, add the cornflour slurry (cornflour + water) and stir until slightly thick.

5. Finish:

   • Sprinkle spring onion greens and turn off the heat.

   • Serve hot!

✅ Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with: Brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat noodles, or multigrain roti.

• Pairs well with: Clear soup or a simple tofu stir-fry.

💡 Health Tip:

To make this more kidney/diabetic-friendly:

• Go light on soy sauce and chili sauces (or use homemade).

• Limit salt or use rock salt.

• Use only 1 tsp oil if oil control is needed.