Step 1

Heat butter and oil in a small saucepan.

Step 2

Add sliced garlic and fry for about a minute till light golden.

Step 3

Add onions and sauté till soft.

Step 4

Add the mushrooms and cook till golden brown and water has evaporated. This will take about 5 - 6 minutes. Reserve a few mushrooms for garnish.

Step 5

Add flour and sauté for a minute or so till the raw flavour disappears.

Step 6

Add milk and vegetable stock and cook on low heat till the mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Make sure to stir vigorously with a whisk at this stage to ensure that there are no lumps.

Step 7

Once the sauce is thickened, season with salt, black pepper powder, red chili powder or flakes and Italian herbs.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning at this point. In case the sauce is too thicken, add a few tablespoons of milk.

Step 9

Garnish with mushrooms on top and serve hot.

Step 10

Serve with beef steaks, grilled chicken, mashed potatoes or vegetables.