Kadai Mushroom Recipe

Kadai Mushroom is a flavorful and aromatic dish from Indian cuisine, made with fresh mushrooms cooked in a spicy tomato-based gravy. It is traditionally prepared in a kadai (wok) and is best paired with naan, roti, or steamed rice. Here's a simple recipe to try at home.

Ingredients

For the Spice Mix

• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 dried red chilies

For the Curry

• 200g button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 large tomato, pureed
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Spice Mix

   • Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and red chilies until aromatic.
   • Grind them into a coarse powder and set aside.

2. Sauté the Mushrooms

   • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a kadai and sauté the sliced mushrooms for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook the Base

   • In the same kadai, add 1 tbsp oil and sauté onions until golden brown.
   • Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.

4. Add Spices and Tomato Puree

   • Stir in turmeric, red chili powder, and the ground spice mix.
   • Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.

5. Combine Ingredients

   • Add the sautéed mushrooms and bell peppers. Mix well.
   • Pour ¼ cup of water, cover, and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.

6. Finish with Garam Masala

   • Sprinkle garam masala and adjust salt. Stir and cook for another minute.

7. Garnish and Serve

   • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Enjoy your homemade Kadai Mushroom with Indian breads or rice!