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This is an easy but delightful mushroom curry.
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First, take 200 grams of mushrooms that need to be sliced into thin pieces.
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It is the texture of the mushrooms that provides the perfect balance of flavours in this dish.
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Add the sliced mushrooms to a hot pan with oil. Saute them until they are cooked and tender, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
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They will release their moisture while they get cooked through, thereby adding to the main flavour of the dish.
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Once done, remove the mushrooms from the pan.
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Now is the time to make an exquisite masala base.
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Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan.
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When the oil is hot, add one teaspoon of cumin seeds and allow it to splutter. This infusion of earthy cumin oil into the curry makes for the aromatic base.
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Now, add one fine, diced onion to the pan.
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Saut it till it becomes golden brown. Stir occasionally so that it gets cooked evenly.
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Once the onions are caramelised, add a tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste into the pan and saut it till the raw smell of ginger-garlic fades away, which would take a minute or so.
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Add two finely chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook it until it is mushy and their juices have been released into the pan to form a thick base for the curry.
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Add to this mixture one teaspoon of turmeric powder, one teaspoon of red chilli powder, one teaspoon of coriander powder, and salt according to taste.
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Mix all of these well and cook until the oil starts separating from the masala, which means that it is well cooked.
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With the masala ready, put the saut ed paneer and mushrooms into the pan.
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Stir everything gently so that the mushrooms are well coated with the rich and flavourful masala.
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Add to it a cup of water to make it into a sauce.
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Let it boil and bring it down to a simmer so that when it has cooked for about ten minutes, blend the flavours well.
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Add half a cup of fresh cream to that pan, which gives the curry a rich and luscious taste after being simmered.
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Mix well, cook for two minutes, and let the cream be appropriately integrated. Finally, turn off the flame and garnish the dish by topping fresh coriander leaves.
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Serve this Mushroom Curry hot along with soft rotis or aromatic, steaming rice.
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This dish not only boasts vibrant colours but also a mouthwatering experience that harmonises the richness of the sauce with the hearty texture of mushrooms.
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Whether cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, this curry will ensure you feel satisfied in terms of taste, sensation and comfort. Enjoy!