Start by soaking the dry red chillies in enough water for 30-60 mins.
Once soaked, transfer it to a blending jar along with garlic and sugar. Add water little by little in which the chillies were soaking and blend to a smooth paste. Keep this Chilli Garlic Paste aside until ready to use.
Meanwhile heat some oil in a pan. Once hot add in the onions and cook until it has wilted down and started to turn golden brown.
Add in the chilli garlic paste and cook until raw smell of garlic and chillies goes.
To this add the bell pepper and cook for about a minute not longer as we want to retain the crunch in them.
Next add in the sliced mushrooms and mix everything well. Add salt to taste and cook the mushrooms until cooked but still retaining its shape say about 3-5 mins.
Do a taste test and add in the optional red chilli powder if you feel so.
Garnish with spring onions. Serve hot as a side dish.
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