Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Mushroom Masala ~ How to make Mushroom Masala Curry ~ Mushroom Recipes - Indian style

Mushroom is one of my favorite dish and I prepare a variety of dishes with it. Mushrooms are very low in calories,very high in fiber & contain many important vitamins and minerals. They are good source of minerals and are high in anti-oxidants. Research studies show that consuming white mushroom can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.It also helps to boost our immune system.As mushrooms are loaded with essential nutrients,we include them on a regular basis.
 
Today we will learn how to make Indian Style Mushroom Curry (South indian style,vegetarian recipe) following this easy recipe.

Mushroom Masala Curry  - Indian style

Prep Time : 15 min ;
Cooking Time : 30 min ;
Serves : 2 - 3

Ingredients :

  • Mushrooms - 200 grams
  • Onion - 1 cup 
  • Tomato - 3/4 cup
  • Tumeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Green chillies - 1 or 2
  • Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
  • Chilli Powder -1 tbsp (mine is not hot)
  • Coriander powder - 2 tbsp 
  • Cumin powder - 1 tsp
  • Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander leaves for garnishing.



For the seasoning :

Oil - 4 tbsp
Whole Garam masala - 2 cloves, 1 inch cinnamon, 1 bay leaf.
(If you want it very spicy, you can dry roast the spices, powder it and add after heating the oil. In that case. skip the garam masala) I did not powder it but used the whole spices for seasoning.


Preparaion :
Wash and clean the mushrooms well and chop it into pieces.



Method:
1.Heat oil in a pan, add bay leaves, cloves , cinnamon, when it splutters, add finely chopped onions and green chillies.
2. Saute onions till it becomes brown.This step is important. Do not add tomatoes without browning the onions.



3. Add tomatoes and turmeric powder and cook till tomatoes become mushy.Then add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few minutes.



5. Add the chopped mushrooms,chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and add cup of water and salt as needed.
6. Cover and cook about 10 - 15 minutes.

7. Garnish with coriander leaves .

Masala Mushroom Curry Recipe




  • Serve with Hot Rice, Pulao, Chapati, Poori and Naan.






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