Mushroom Masala Curry Indian Style
by Rajani (@thegourmetschoice)A flavorful and easy-to-prepare mushroom curry, perfect for pairing with naan or rice. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Curry
- 250gmushrooms (chopped in half)
- 2tbspoil (for sautéing)
- 1cuponion (finely chopped)
- 1tspginger-garlic paste
- 2piecemedium-sized tomatoes (chopped)
- 8piececashews
- 1/4tspturmeric powder
- 1 1/2tspred chili powder
- 1tspcoriander powder
- 1/2tspgaram masala
- 1tspkasuri methi
- 1cupwater
- salt (to taste)
- 2tbspchopped coriander leaves (for garnish)
For Tempering
- 2tbspoil
- 1piecebay leaf
- 1/2incinnamon stick
- 4clovecloves
- 1piecegreen cardamom
- 1tspcumin seeds
How to make Mushroom Masala Curry Indian Style
Prepare the Mushrooms
Chop the mushrooms in half and set them aside.
Sauté the Mushrooms
In a pan, heat oil over low to medium flame.
Add the chopped mushrooms and salt.
Sauté for 3 minutes until they soften. Set aside.
Prepare the Spice Mixture
In another pan, add oil on medium flame.
Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, green cardamom, and cumin seeds. Sauté until fragrant, but be careful not to burn the spices.
Cook the Onions
Add finely chopped onions to the pan.
Sauté until the onions turn soft and translucent.
Add Ginger-Garlic Paste
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
Make the Tomato-Cashew Paste
In a blender, combine the chopped tomatoes and cashews. Blend into a smooth paste without adding water.
Add this mixture to the pan and sauté until the oil starts to separate from the curry.
Add Spices
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and sauté until the masala is cooked, about 2 minutes.
Combine Mushrooms and Water
Add the sautéed mushrooms to the pan and mix well.
Pour in water and stir to combine. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on low flame. Adjust the gravy consistency by adding more water if needed.
Finish the Curry
After 10 minutes, open the lid and add garam masala, kasuri methi, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well. Adjust salt as per taste.
Cover and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Serve
Turn off the flame and serve the Mushroom Masala Curry hot with roti, naan, or rice.
Tips & Tricks
Use different types of mushrooms like button, cremini, or portobello for added flavor and texture.
Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or peas for extra nutrition and color.
Adjust the red chili powder to your spice preference. You can also add green chilies for an extra kick!
This curry can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and tastes even better the next day!
Recipe by
Rajani
(@thegourmetschoice)
Hi I like cooking and serving others. I have 15 Years of experience in cooking. When ever I get free time I will prepare delicious...