Mangalore Style Mushroom Curry Recipe
Mangalore Style Mushroom Curry Recipe is a rich, flavorful, and comforting Indian style dish made with fresh button mushrooms simmered in a creamy onion tomato gravy infused with aromatic spices. The combination of ginger garlic paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala creates a well balanced curry with deep, savory flavors.
Equipment
- Heavy bottomed pan or skillet
- Knife and chopping board
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh button mushrooms cleaned and sliced
- 2 medium onions finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 tbsp fresh cream
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 3 tbsp plain yogurt curd or ½ cup coconut milk
Instructions
Step 1: Saute Aromatics
- Heat 2 tbsp oil or ghee in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds. Add finely chopped onions and saute until golden brown. Then add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2: Cook Tomatoes & Spices
- Add chopped tomatoes, coriander powder, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the oil starts separating from the masala.
Step 3: Add Mushrooms & Simmer
- Add sliced mushrooms and mix well with the masala. Pour in 1 cup water, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until mushrooms are tender. Stir in yogurt or coconut milk and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
Step 4: Finish & Garnish
- Add fresh cream and garam masala, mixing gently. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot with rice or Indian bread.