Kadai Mushroom Masala

Vegetarian

Kadai Mushroom Masala

Kadai Mushroom Masala, a spicy, tangy semi dry tomato based gravy. The capsicum adds a special zing to the gravy. It is simple and easy to make and definitely a show stopper for your meals.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
3 people
Total
25 min

Ingredients

  • 8-10 ( medium sized sliced)White Button Mushrooms
  • 2 Nos ( sliced)Onion
  • 1 tspGarlic Paste
  • 1/2 inch piece( Julienned/grated)Ginger
  • 2 Nos ( blended into a puree without water)Tomato
  • 8-10 small sized piecesCapsicum
  • 2 & 1/2 tsp ( used a mix of kashmiri chilli powder and Deggi Mirch Powder)Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/4 tspTurmeric powder
  • 1 tspCoriander Powder ( Dhania)
  • 1/4 tspCumin Powder ( zeera)
  • 1/4 tspGaram Masala
  • 2-3 tsp ( finely chopped)Coriander leaves

Method

  1. Step 1

    Heat 4-5 tsp oil in a pan ( preferably a kadai).

  2. Step 2

    Add onions and stir fry for 2 mins until they are cooked and change color.

  3. Step 3

    Add garlic paste and fry for a minute and add ginger juliennes.

  4. Step 4

    Add tomato puree and all dry spices except the garam masala.

  5. Step 5

    Cover and cook the gravy until oil separates.

  6. Step 6

    Add the capsicum and cook until the capsicum softens.

  7. Step 7

    Add the mushrooms and cook for two to three minutes until the mushrooms look cooked.

  8. Step 8

    Add Garam Masala and chopped coriander leaves and mix well.

  9. Step 9

    Serve hot and garnish with ginger juliennes and coriander leaves.