Mushroom Masala Recipe

Ingredients

Main Components

1. Raw Mushrooms: 350 grams

2. Tomatoes (Chopped): 3 medium

3. Onions (Finely Chopped): 1 large

4. Salt: 2 tsp

5. Crushed Red Chillies/Red Chilli Powder: 1 tsp

6. Ginger Paste: 1 tsp

7. Garlic Paste: 1 tsp

8. Black Pepper Powder: 1/2 tsp

9. Garam Masala: 2 tsp

10. Cumin (Jeera) Powder: 1 tbsp

11. Coriander Powder: 1.5 tbsp

12. Deghi Mirch Chilli Powder: 1 tsp

13. Cream: 4 tbsp

14. Ghee/Butter: 1.5 tbsp

15. Cooking Oil: As preferred

16. Sugar/Sugar-Free Sweetener: 1/3 tsp

17. Tomato Ketchup: 1 tbsp

For Garnishing

• Cashew Nuts

Instructions

Preparing the Ingredients

1. Prepare Mushrooms: Peel and cut the mushrooms into desired sizes.

2. Chop Vegetables: Finely chop tomatoes and onions.

Marinating Mushrooms

1. Marinate: In a bowl, combine mushrooms with salt, black pepper, crushed red chillies/chilli powder, garam masala, ginger paste, garlic paste, and cream. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.

Cooking Process

1. Cook Mushrooms: In a pan, heat some cooking oil. Add marinated mushrooms and a bit of ghee. Fry until nearly cooked.

2. Make Masala: In another pan, heat oil. Fry onions, cumin powder, coriander powder, deghi mirch chilli powder, and turmeric powder until onions are golden. Add ghee and a splash of water to cook the masala.

3. Combine Tomatoes: Add chopped tomatoes to the masala. Season with salt and a little sugar/sweetener. Stir well.

4. Add Mushrooms: Mix in the fried mushrooms. Add tomato ketchup and water to adjust gravy consistency.

5. Simmer: Cover and simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes.

6. Finish with Cream: Finally, stir in some cream for an additional 10-15 seconds.

Serving

1. Garnish and Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with cashew nuts.

2. Enjoy: Serve hot with Naan, Rotis, Rice, or your favorite side dishes.

Relish this restaurant-style Mushroom Masala, a creamy and spicy delight that pairs perfectly with various Indian bread and rice dishes!