Mushroom Masala

Ingredients

• 200 g mushrooms, washed and sliced
• 2 medium tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 3 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ¼ tsp garam masala powder
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 2 tbsp cream or 1 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp kasuri methi, crushed
• 1 pinch sugar · Salt to taste
• 1 cup water
• 3 tbsp oil

Method

1. Heat oil. Add cumin seeds and cinnamon and fry briefly. Lower the heat.

2. Add coriander powder, red chilli, and turmeric. Immediately add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until lightly golden.

3. Add tomato puree and a pinch of sugar. Sauté until oil separates from the sides.

4. Add cream or butter and fry until oil separates. Add salt and kasuri methi. Sauté for 1 minute.

5. Add sliced mushrooms, stir gently. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture.

6. Add 1 cup water. Mix well, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until mushrooms are fully cooked.