Moroccan-Flavored Mushroom Pastila - By Chef Harkesh Singh

Ingredients:

1. Shiitake Mushrooms - 50 gm

2. White Fungi - 50 gm

3. Button Mushrooms - 50 gm

4. Straw Mushrooms - 50 gm

5. Roasted Cumin Powder - 1 tsp

6. Black Pepper Powder - 1 tsp

7. Clove Powder - 1 tsp

8. Cinnamon Powder - 1 tsp

9. Dried Rosemary - 1 tsp

10. Salt - 1 tsp

11. Butter - 30 gm

12. Fillo Sheets - 8 Nos.

13. Shallots - 10 gm

14. Garlic - 5 gm

Instructions:

1. Cut all the mushrooms into  small pieces.

2. In a non-stick pan, melt the butter. Add chopped garlic and shallots to the pan and sauté until softened. Add the chopped mushrooms and stir well.

3. Add the roasted cumin powder, black pepper powder, clove powder, cinnamon powder, dried rosemary, and salt. Mix well and cook for about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

4. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking bowl with butter.

5. Arrange the fillo sheets in the bowl, layering them and brushing each layer with butter. Spread the mushroom mixture on top of the fillo sheets. Cover with additional fillo sheets, brushing each layer with butter.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the fillo sheets are golden and crispy.

7. Serve with herbed rice and exotic vegetables.