A step-by-step recipe for making mushroom curry. This recipe is for a basic mushroom curry, but you can adjust the ingredients and seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients:
For the Mushroom Curry:
- 250g (about 9 ounces) of fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
- 2 green chilies, slit (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/2 cup of yogurt
- 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon of red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon of garam masala (Indian spice blend)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Water
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Mushrooms:
- Clean the mushrooms thoroughly and slice them into thin pieces. Set aside.
2. Heat Oil and Add Cumin Seeds:
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds until they start to release their aroma.
3. Sauté Onions, Garlic, and Ginger:
- Add the chopped onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the pan.
- Sauté them until the onions turn translucent and start to brown.
4. Add Tomatoes and Spices:
- Add the chopped tomatoes and green chilies to the pan.
- Stir in the coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook the mixture until the tomatoes become soft and the oil starts to separate from the masala.
5. Add Mushrooms:
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and mix well with the masala.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms start to release their moisture.
6. Simmer with Yogurt:
- Reduce the heat to low and add the yogurt to the pan.
- Stir continuously to avoid curdling.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the yogurt to blend with the other ingredients.
7. Add Water:
- Pour in about 1/2 to 1 cup of water, depending on your desired gravy consistency.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover the pan, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
8. Finish with Garam Masala:
- Once the mushrooms are cooked, sprinkle garam masala over the curry and mix well.
- Let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
9. Garnish and Serve:
- Turn off the heat and garnish the mushroom curry with fresh cilantro leaves.
- Serve hot with rice or Indian bread (such as naan or roti).
Enjoy your homemade mushroom curry! You can adjust the spice levels and consistency of the curry according to your preferences.