Mushroom masala is a delicious Indian curry made with mushrooms, onion, tomatoes, and spices. The mushroom masala is one of the best I have been making at home to serve with roti and chapati. It is quite simple to make and tastes delicious. We love rice or gravy recipes that are packed with flavors.

This mushroom masala goes well as a side with roti, chapati, paratha, or even rice. We can also prepare a different variety of dishes like Mushroom Biryani, mushroom pulao, stir fry.

In this recipe, we need some prep work like making an onion paste and tomato paste, which can be easily done in a mixer or blender. Fresh yogurt/curd is also added to this recipe. If you don’t like yogurt just avoid and you can also use tamarind paste to get that sour/tangy flavor.

How to Clean Mushrooms

For all mushrooms: Use a damp paper towel or a soft mushroom brush to wipe each mushroom, one at a time, to remove any dirt. We can lightly rinse the mushrooms with cool water and pat dry with paper towels but do not soak the mushrooms. Because they absorb water like sponges and mushrooms won’t brown nicely when cooked if they are full of water.

How to Cut Mushrooms

  • After cleaning mushrooms, trim thin slices from the ends of the stems.
  • Using a sharp knife cut the mushrooms into halves or quarters, or slice or chop as needed.

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Mushroom Masala | Mushroom Gravy

Mushroom masala is a delicious Indian curry made with mushrooms, onion, tomatoes and spices. The mushroom masala is one of the best I have been making at home for
rotis and chapattis.
Cuisine Indian, north indian, south indian
Keyword curry, gravy, masala, mushroom, mushroom gravy, mushroom masala, mushroom spicy curry, spicy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Author Sowji’sKitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Mushrooms Sliced
  • 1/2 Cup Onions Cubed
  • 1 Cup Tomatoes Cubed
  • 1/2 Inch Ginger
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1/2 inch Cinnamon stick
  • 1 Bay leave
  • 1 Star anise
  • 1 Clove
  • Pinch Turmeric
  • 1/4 Cup Yogurt/Curd
  • 1/2 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi
  • 1/2 tsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • Salt as needed

Instructions 

Preparation of Mushroom Masala Gravy

  • Cut Onion and tomatoes into cubes.
  • Chop ginger and garlic.
  • Blend onion, garlic and ginger into smooth paste and set aside.
  • Blend tomatoes into smooth paste and set aside.

How to make Mushroom Masala Curry

  • Heat oil and butter in a pan.
  • Saute bay leaf, cinnamon, clove and star anise for a minute.
  • Pour the onion paste and fry until raw smell is gone.
  • Pour tomato paste and cook until the mixture thickens.
  • Then add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder.
  • Saute on a low heat until the mixture thick.
  • While the mixture cooks, rinse and slice the mushrooms.
  • When onion tomato masala leaves the edges of the pan, the add yogurt and mix well.
  • Add sliced mushrooms, water and salt.
  • Cook on medium heat with lid covered.
  • Add kasuri methi and bring the mushroom gravy to a desired consistency.
  • Serve hot with roti or rice.

Notes

Spices can be adjustable as per your taste. 
We can also add cream on top for garnish

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How to make Mushroom Masala Curry with Step by Step

  1. Blend onion, garlic and ginger into smooth paste and set aside

2. Blend tomatoes into smooth paste and set aside.

3. Heat oil and butter in a pan.

4. Sauté bay leaf, cinnamon, clove and star anise for a minute.

5. Pour the onion paste and fry until raw smell is gone.

6. Pour tomato paste and cook until the mixture thickens.

7. Then add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder.

8. Sauté on a low heat until the mixture thick.

9. While the mixture cooks, rinse and slice the mushrooms.

10. When onion tomato masala leaves the edges of the pan, the add yogurt and mix well.

11. Add sliced mushrooms, water and salt.

12. Cook on medium heat with lid covered.

13. Add kasuri methi and bring the mushroom gravy to a desired consistency.

14. Serve hot with roti or rice.