Kadhai Mushroom

Submitted by Shinjini Ghatak Jun 23, 2013 No comments 19,131 views 0 fav

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Mushrooms in thick tomato gravy with spices

Prep time 10 mins

Cook time 30 mins

Serves 2

CuisineNorth Indian

CourseMain Course

DifficultyEasy

DietaryVegetarian

Main Ingredients Mushroom

Kadhai Mushroom is a variety of Kadhai paneer or kadhai chicken. It’s a form of cooking which originated in northern India. This gravy consists of tomatoes and spices cooked in slow heat for a long period of time. Kadhai Mushroom is very popular among vegetarians.

Ingredients

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200 grams mushrooms quartered
¾ tomato puree
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
2 medium onions finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper cube(optional)
2 green chillies
1 tsp kasuri methi
1 ½ tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp garam masala powder
salt and sugar to taste
4 tbsp oil

Kadhai Mushroom Ingredients

Steps

In a wok heat the oil.
Add the cumin seeds and green chillies. Saute for few seconds till the seeds starts to crackle.
Add the onions and fry till they are light golden brown. Make sure to fry them on a low to medium heat. This will take about 5 minutes
Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for another 3 minutes.
To this add the coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt. Fry for a minute. Add a little water to prevent it from burning.
To this add the tomato puree and fry till the oil separates. If at any point of time, the mixture sticks to the bottom of the pan add a little water.
Add the Kasuri Methi and sugar along with the mushroom. Mis well and a little water to adjust the consistency.
Cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes and serve hot.