Description
Mushroom Masala is a rich and creamy Indian curry made with tender mushrooms simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. Aromatic spices and a smooth cashew paste create a comforting restaurant-style dish perfect with rice, naan, or paratha.
Ingredients
1 pound white mushrooms, rinsed, dried, and sliced
2 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons grated ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 cup tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 to 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves
Fresh cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup cashews
1/2 cup warm water for soaking
1/4 cup water for blending
1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Blend the soaked cashews with 1/4 cup water until completely smooth and set aside.
- Heat the ghee or oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the ginger and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the tomato puree, turmeric, Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala, salt, mushrooms, and 1/2 cup water. Mix thoroughly.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in the dried fenugreek leaves, prepared cashew paste, and chopped cilantro.
- Mix well until the curry is creamy and heated through.
- Serve warm with rice, naan, or paratha.
Notes
Add green peas for extra color and sweetness.
Use cremini or baby bella mushrooms for a deeper flavor.
Stir in a splash of coconut milk for an even creamier sauce.
Add diced bell peppers for additional texture.
Adjust the Kashmiri chili powder to control the spice level.
Replace ghee with oil to make the dish vegan.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
