Homemade Mushroom Masala | A Delicious Mushroom Recipe
Mushroom masala is a dish that originated in India. It is typically rich in spices and tangy tomatoes. Mushrooms are one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. They can be used in many different dishes and are perfect for vegetarians and vegans. This recipe is simple but delicious.
Mushrooms are a type of fungi that grow in damp places. They have a meaty texture and a distinctive taste. In this recipe, we will be using button mushrooms which are the most commonly used variety. Button mushrooms can be found in any grocery store or the produce section of your local supermarket. This recipe is an Indian dish with Indian spices, which means it will have some heat to it. If you prefer less spice, then you can use less green chili or omit it altogether.
Mushroom masala is a delicious dish that can be served as a side or main course. It is a popular dish among vegetarians, and it can be prepared with various vegetables and spices.
Button mushrooms are the most commonly used mushrooms in Indian cuisine. They are also called white or brown mushrooms. It is a perfect choice for vegetarians and vegans as it does not have any animal products.
Mushroom masala is a dish prepared with button mushrooms, green chili, spring onion, onion paste, ginger-garlic paste, tomato puree, and other spices. It can be made in less than 30 minutes without much effort on your part. The detailed recipe with ingredients and instructions are given below.
Ingredients & Instructions to make the delicious mushroom masala
Ingredients:-
1. Coriander Leaves - Few
2. Green Chili - 3
3. Spring Onion
4. Curd - 2 Tbsp
5. Cashew nuts - 5 to 6
6. Oil - 7 Tbsp
7. Capsicum - 1
8. Button Mushroom - 250 gm
9. Onion Paste - 2 medium
10. Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 Tsp
11. Tomato Puree - 2
12. Salt as required
13. Water - 1 cup
14. Coriander Powder - 1 Tsp
15. Fennel Seeds Powdered - 1/2 Tsp
16. Pepper Powder - 1 Tsp
17. Garam Masala - 1/2 Tsp
Instructions:-
- To a grinding jar add a bunch of coriander leaves, 3 green chilies, and spring onion. grind well till smooth paste. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- To a grinding jar add 2 tablespoons of curd, and 5-6 cashew nuts, blend well to smooth paste and set aside.
- Heat a Kadai on medium flame then add 2 tablespoons of oil, and 1 capsicum chopped. Saute well in high flame for 2 minutes after that remove from Kadai and set aside.
- Now add 2 tablespoons of oil to the same heated Kadai and add chopped button mushroom 250 gram. Saute in medium flame for 5 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to a plate and set aside.
- Add 3 tablespoons of oil to the same heated Kadai and add 2 medium onion pastes then cook for 5 minutes. Now add 2 teaspoons of ginger garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes. next, add green masala (which is made in 1st step), 2 tomato puree, salt, cover, and cook for 5 minutes
- After 5 minutes, open the lid and add 1 cup water, mushroom, and capsicum. Stir well, cover, and cook for 2 minutes.
- After 2 minutes, add 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, ½ teaspoon of fennel seeds powder, 1 teaspoon of pepper powder, and ½ teaspoon of garam masala. Stir well, cover, and cook for 2 minutes.
- After 2 minutes, add curd and cashew paste. Mix well and pour water if required. Allow simmering.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and spring onion. The delicious mushroom masala is ready, now transfer it to a serving plate and enjoy it with rice or roti. Thank you.
Popular among vegetarians, mushroom masala is adored for its savory, rich flavor and ease of preparation. This recipe, which has Indian influences, often calls for simmering mushrooms in a hot, tomato-based stew that has been flavored with a variety of fragrant spices. This dish is simple to prepare and can be tailored to your personal preferences, regardless of your level of culinary experience. So, give preparing mushroom masala a try today if you're searching for a tasty and nutritious supper that's rich in protein and taste.
- Few Coriander Leaves
- 3 Green Chilies
- Spring onion
- 2 tbsp Curd
- 5-6 Cashew Nuts
- 7 tbsp Oil
- 1 Capsicum
- 250 g Button Mushroom
- 2 medium onion (paste)
- 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 2 Tomato (Pureed)
- Salt (as required)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Fennel Seed Powder
- 1 tsp Pepper Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
To a grinding jar add a bunch of coriander leaves, 3 green chilies, and spring onion. grind well till smooth paste. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
To a grinding jar add 2 tablespoons of curd, and 5-6 cashew nuts, blend well to smooth paste and set aside.
Heat a Kadai on medium flame then add 2 tablespoons of oil, and 1 capsicum chopped. Saute well in high flame for 2 minutes after that remove from Kadai and set aside.
Now add 2 tablespoons of oil to the same heated Kadai and add chopped button mushroom 250 gram. Saute in medium flame for 5 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to a plate and set aside.
Add 3 tablespoons of oil to the same heated Kadai and add 2 medium onion pastes then cook for 5 minutes. Now add 2 teaspoons of ginger garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes. next, add green masala (which is made in 1st step), 2 tomato puree, salt, cover, and cook for 5 minutes
After 5 minutes, open the lid and add 1 cup water, mushroom, and capsicum. Stir well, cover, and cook for 2 minutes.
After 2 minutes, add 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, ½ teaspoon of fennel seeds powder, 1 teaspoon of pepper powder, and ½ teaspoon of garam masala. Stir well, cover, and cook for 2 minutes.
After 2 minutes, add curd and cashew paste. Mix well and pour water if required. Allow to simmer.
Garnish with coriander leaves and spring onion. The delicious mushroom masala is ready, now transfer it to a serving plate and enjoy it with rice or roti. Thank you.