And then Freddy showed up with a ginger beer and casually dropped my copy of Anjum Anand’s Indian Food Made Easy nearby (he knows me so well). In 30 mins I was off the sofa, in the kitchen and making Anjum’s Chicken Korma. Apparently, Indian food (and cookbooks) move me like none other. I have so many favourites, but this Mushroom Masala recipe is definitely near the top of that list.
What is Mushroom Masala? {Mushroom Masala Curry, Mushroom Masala Gravy, Spiced Mushroom Gravy, Mushroom Curry}
Mushroom Masala is a traditional Indian dish that is flavourful, warming and comforting. It’s also referred to as ‘mushroom masala curry’, ‘mushroom masala gravy’ or ‘mushroom gravy’ or Mushroom Curry.
It’s sooo easy to make – perfect for those ‘I don’t want to leave the sofa but I want something really tasty’ nights. Just about 30 mins and your Mushroom Masala awaits. There are all sorts of Mushroom Masala recipes (change an ingredient here, a spice there) and I haven’t met a spiced Mushroom Curry like this yet that I didn’t like. The spiced mushroom gravy version I have for you today uses cashew nuts (blended into a paste with onion, tomatoes, garlic and ginger) which I love for their creaminess. This also allows the recipe to be a Vegan Mushroom Masala. (Some versions use yoghurt, cream etc.) And then there’s the aromatic cardamom (any recipe with cardamom jumps to the top of my ‘favourites list’), garam masala powder, ginger, cloves, chilli powder, garlic, tomatoes, perfectly cooked mushrooms… ………….the fact that I’ve named nearly every ingredient says a lot. Guys, this Mushroom Curry is aaaaaaaaaaaall good.
Mushroom Masala Tools
This post contains affiliate links. For more information, check out my disclosure. Here are some of the items you will need to make this Mushroom Masala.
Cutting board set, great for slicing your mushrooms. Knife set will make slicing your mushrooms a dream. Measuring jugs or cups. Measuring teaspoons. An affordable blender to whiz up your masala paste. Saucepan. Sea Salt Flakes <= amazing salt that makes your food taste good. Bowls with covers.
For storing your leftover food.
How to Make Mushroom Masala Step by Step
Step 1. To a blender, add the onion, cashew nuts, chopped tomatoes, garlic clove and ginger. Blend ingredients into a smooth ginger garlic paste and set aside. This is the base of the mushroom gravy. Step 2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon and bay leaves for a min till fragrant. (This step is heavenly. Your kitchen will smell sooo good.) Step 3. Add the onion-tomato paste, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 mins (stirring occasionally) till it is thickened. Step 4. Add the remaining spices including the garam masala powder and cook for another 5 minutes till the mushroom masala paste turns darker and the oil starts floating. Step 5. Add the mushrooms and water, bring to a simmer and simmer for a couple of mins until the mushrooms are cooked. Then just think up what to serve with your awesome mushroom curry recipe.
What to Serve With Vegan Mushroom Masala Curry
Season with salt and serve with:
Tomato Rice (an easy south Indian tomato rice recipe) Easy Instant Pot Brown Rice Paratha (flatbread) Pulao (a rice pilaf dish)
Mushroom Curry Recipe Tips
These tips will help you cook up a perfect Mushroom Masala Recipe.
Do clean your mushrooms well before cooking in your Mushroom Curry. To keep the gravy nice and thick, you only want to add the amount of liquid I have given as mushrooms will also release some liquid whilst cooking. You want your masala mushroom curry to be just right.
and a few more tips….
You can use almonds instead of cashews to make your spiced mushroom gravy. You can add some coriander powder, turmeric powder or extra red chili powder as you wish. Curries are very flexible in terms of spices.
What Type Of Mushroom to Make Mushroom Curry.
I used plain button mushrooms for this spiced curry. These are affordable and abundant. But feel free to test with another type of mushroom of your choice.
Mushroom Masala Weight Watchers Points
There are:
4 Freestyle points per serving 3 PointsPlus points per serving
Mushroom Masala Dosa
Dosa is a pancake (with a crepe-like appearance) that is made from fermented batter and eaten in south India. You can make Mushroom Masala dosa by adding Mushroom Masala to the inside of dosa for an extra-delicious dish. (I am convinced that one of the best nights of my life was when my SIL taught a group of us at a girls ‘foodie’ night how to make dosa. Foodie bliss.)
More Indian Recipes
After you make this recipe, how about trying a few of these Indian Recipes?
Egg Curry {Paleo and Whole30} Green Bean Thoran
Mushroom Curry Meal Prep
Taking the time to meal prep at the beginning of the week is a great way to save time when it really counts on those busy weekdays. You can easily keep your family fueled throughout the week by packing healthy, wholesome and tasty lunches. Delicious Masala Mushroom to the rescue. And this Spiced Mushroom Curry Recipe really is the ideal meal prep ingredient. It is sooooo is fast and easy to make up a batch to use for meal prep at the beginning of the week. And since it will stay fresh and tasty stored in the fridge all week long, you can make up all sorts of wholesome meals that will be ready to go just when you need them most.
Meal Prep Storage Solutions
There are many different storage options available, but these are the ones I come back to again and again and work best for all my meal prep needs.
Glass Meal Prep Containers with 1 and 2 Compartments – Having 2 compartments is perfect for those build-it-yourself lunchbox ideas, or when you prefer to keep flavourful items separate. And single compartment containers are just the thing for making up meal prep bowls. These glass meal prep containers are freezable, microwavable, and dishwasher safe. Reusable sauce cups with lids – to keep your food from getting soggy, it is important to store salad dressings and salsa, etc. separate from the other food until mealtime. The 1-ounce size will right inside the larger glass containers. Reusable Utensils– there are lots of cute, packable reusable utensil sets to choose from. Some even come tucked inside a cloth napkin. Reusable Water Bottle – stay hydrated and healthy with these fun portable water bottles. Insulated Lunch Bag – pack up your glass container, utensils and water bottle in this insulated and easy to carry bag and head out the door!
**Mushroom Masala Video **
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