Tasty Mushroom Curry
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 2 servings
- 250 g Mushrooms
- 1 nos Onion chopped, big
- 2 nos Green chillies — chopped
- 2 nos Tomatoes — sliced
- 6 nos Cashew nuts
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1/2 tbsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Red chilly powder
- 1/2 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1/4 tbsp Pepper powder
- 3/4 tbsp Garam masala
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing Mushroom curry, clean the mushrooms thoroughly and slice it into small pieces.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a vessel and add the sliced mushrooms.
Step 3
Put it on a low flame and fry the mushrooms well with turmeric powder, chilly powder and pepper powder and salt for 5-10 minutes.
Step 4
Now cut the onion and green chillies and grind with cashews to a fine paste.
Step 5
Add the paste to the cooked mushrooms and allow it to simmer on low heat.
Step 6
Stir in coriander powder and garam masala.
Step 7
Toss in the sliced tomatoes and Stir everything together thoroughly with coconut milk. Allow it to boil it for 5 - 8 minutes.
Step 8
Garnish with curry leaves.
Step 9
Mushroom curry is ready. Serve hot with roti, bread, basmati rice, etc.
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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