Mushroom Curry Easy
A traditional Kerala curry where mushroom simmers gently in a spiced coconut gravy until every piece soaks up the flavours. The curry leaves and raw coconut oil finish add that characteristic Kerala fragrance.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 250 g Button mushrooms
- 1 cup Tomato puree
- 2 nos Tomatoes — chopped
- 2 nos Onions — chopped
- 1 nos Green chilly — chopped
- 1/4 tsp Ginger paste
- 1/4 tsp Garlic paste
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Curd/yoghurt
- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder (Jeerakam)
- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Red chilly powder
- 2 tbsp Butter
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Clean the mushrooms and set aside.
Step 2
Heat butter in a pan.
Step 3
Add chopped onions and fry till transparent.
Step 4
Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chillies. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 5
Add all the powders and garam masala and fry for a minute.
Step 6
Add mushrooms and Let it cook for 2 minutes.
Step 7
Add tomato puree, tomatoes, salt and stock and Let it cook for 2 minutes.
Step 8
Pour it into a microwave bowl.
Step 9
Microwave the mushroom gravy for 3 minutes.
Step 10
Pour the curd and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 11
Goes well with rice.
Tip
For a thicker gravy, cook uncovered on medium heat for the last few minutes. For a thinner consistency, add a splash of warm water.
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