Mushroom Masala

Experience the rich and aromatic flavors of Mushroom Masala with NutraGro’s premium button mushrooms! This recipe promises a delightful blend of spices and textures, perfect for a hearty meal. Let’s dive into this flavorful adventure!

Ingredients:

For Mushroom Gravy:

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 inch ginger, sliced
• 3-4 garlic cloves
• 4 onions, sliced
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp curd, beaten

For Rinsing the Mushrooms:

• 250 gms NutraGro button mushrooms
• ¼ cup wheat flour

For Mushroom Fry:

• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tsp ghee
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 clove
• 4 black peppercorns
• 1 green cardamom
• 1 black cardamom
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of kasuri methi
• 3-4 coriander sprigs

For Garnish:

• 2-3 coriander sprigs

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Preparing the Gravy:

• In a kadai, heat oil and ghee. Add cumin seeds, sliced ginger, garlic cloves, and sliced onions. Sauté well until the onions turn golden.
• Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chilli powder. Mix well and add chopped tomatoes. Sauté until the tomatoes become soft.
• Season with salt to taste and add beaten curd. Let it cook until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
• Add water as required to achieve the desired consistency. Blend the mixture to a smooth gravy and set aside.

2. Rinsing the Mushrooms:

• In a mixing bowl, add NutraGro button mushrooms, wheat flour, and water. Rinse the mushrooms thoroughly and drain.

3. Frying the Mushrooms:

• In a pan, heat oil and ghee. Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, clove, black peppercorns, green cardamom, and black cardamom. Sauté until aromatic.
• Add sliced onion and sauté until translucent. Add red chilli powder, rinsed mushrooms, and salt to taste. Sauté well.
• Pour in the prepared mushroom gravy and cook for a minute.
• Sprinkle a pinch of kasuri methi and garnish with fresh coriander sprigs.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve this delightful Mushroom Masala hot with rice or roti. The rich and aromatic gravy paired with NutraGro mushrooms makes for an unforgettable meal!