Mushroom Curry (Mushroom Masala Recipe)

Name: Mushroom Curry (Mushroom Masala Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 300 grams (11 oz) mushrooms (stems trimmed & quartered or sliced (read notes)); 1 cup (120 grams) onion ( very fine chopped); 1 teaspoon ginger ((grated or use 1½ tsps. ginger garlic paste)); 1 teaspoon garlic (grated/ pressed); 1¼ cup (280 grams) fresh tomatoes pureed ((or ⅓ cup canned tomato puree or 2½ tbsps. tomato paste mixed with ¼ cup water)); 20 cashew nuts ((or use 1 cup canned coconut milk or 1½ tbsps nut-butter or ⅓ cup heavy cream)); 3 tablespoons oil (or ghee (divided 2½ tbsp. + ½ tbsp.)); ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder ( (reduce for low heat)); 1¼ teaspoon garam masala (or meat masala (more if needed)); ¾ teaspoon cumin powder; 1½ teaspoons coriander powder; ½ to ¾ teaspoon sea salt ( (adjust to taste)); ½ to ¾ cup hot water ((or omit to use coconut milk)); 1 teaspoon kasuri methi ((optional, dried fenugreek leaves)); 2 tablespoons coriander leaves ( to garnish); whole spices ((optional 1 bay leaf, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 green cardamoms, 2 inch cinnamon piece))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

This mushroom masala curry is simply the best because it’s delicious, rich, hearty and flavorful. It’s a perfect recipe for a simple dinner. Serve this over rice or with any Indian flatbreads, sure it will be loved by everyone.

Updated at: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:01:13 GMT