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Kadai Mushroom Recipe

Kadai Mushroom Recipe
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Delicious and flavorful Kadai Mushroom recipe that brings together tender mushrooms, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices in a rich, savory gravy.

Ingredients

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Mushrooms:

  • 453 g White button mushrooms, halved (1 pound)

Masala Mix:

  • 1.5 cups Finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup onion, cut into 1” squares
  • 1 cup green capsicum, cut into 1” squares
  • 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
  • 1.5 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 10 pieces ginger, julienned
  • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Kasturi methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
  • 1/4 cup Oil (canola or vegetable oil)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1/3 cup Water (optional)
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 2 Dry whole red chilies
  • 1/2 tsp Whole cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp Kadai masala
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1.5 tsp Paprika or Deggi Mirch or Kashmiri Red Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare Mushrooms: Wash mushrooms thoroughly, halve them, and set aside.
  2. Saute Aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet, add cumin seeds, red chilies, bay leaves, onions, and saute till translucent.
  3. Add Tomatoes: Mix in tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, and saute till oil separates.
  4. Spice it Up: Add all dry spices except garam masala, roast well.
  5. Integrate Flavors: Stir in tomato paste, then add mushrooms and coat well.
  6. Simmer: Add water, onion squares, cook covered for 5 mins.
  7. Finish: Mix in capsicums, garam masala, kasturi methi, ginger juliennes. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust spice levels to suit your taste.
  • For a richer gravy, add cream towards the end.
  • This dish pairs well with naan or rice.

Nutrition

Keywords: Kadai Mushroom, Mushroom Curry, Indian Mushroom Recipe

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