Mushroom Gravy Curry

Mushroom Gravy Curry is a tasty gravy dish that makes a great accompaniment for any Indian roti (chapati, naan, plain paratha, or poori) and rice.

Mushrooms are worth including in your diet plan, as they provide a lot of vital nutrients. Mushrooms provide a lot of vital nutrients and antioxidants that help reduce high blood pressure and protect cells from damage.

Mushrooms are low in calories and good to include in any weight loss plan. Nutritionists recommend cooking the mushrooms to bring out the muscle-building potassium. You can saute, boil, grill, or roast them.

Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cups mushrooms (button or any other), sliced
• 1 cup onions, finely chopped
• 1 1/4 cups tomatoes, cut into small cubes
• 1-inch piece cinnamon
• 4-5 cloves
• 2 cardamom pods
• 2 red chillies (whole)
• 5-6 curry leaves
• 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste (optional, or just use ginger paste)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp coriander powder (dhania)
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 2tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped, for garnish
• 4 tsp vegetable oil

For Masala

• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1/2 cup coconut, freshly grated

Preparation

1. Grind the cumin, fennel, and coconut with a little water into a smooth paste and set aside.
2. Heat 4 tsp oil in a saucepan. Add the cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom pods and fry for a few seconds. Add the onions and saute on medium heat until translucent.
3. Add the red chillies and curry leaves and saute for a couple of seconds.
4. Then add the tomatoes and salt and saute until cooked.
5. Add the ginger-garlic paste (optional) and saute until the raw flavor is gone.
6. Add the turmeric powder, coriander, and chilli powders, and fry for 2-3 minutes, mashing the tomatoes.
7. Add the garam masala powder and the masala paste along with 1 1/2 cups water, salt, and mushrooms. Cover and cook the mushroom gravy curry on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the mushrooms are tender, and the gravy has thickened a bit.
8. Garnish the mushroom gravy curry with cilantro and serve with roti or rice.

Cooking Tip

For a thicker gravy, add 1 tsp rice flour or corn starch powder and cook for 2 minutes until the raw flavor of the flour is gone.

Category: Vegan Gravy Curry Recipes, Vegetarian Gravy Curry Recipes