Mushroom Curry
An Indian-Pakistani mushroom curry — earthy mushrooms in a spiced tomato-onion gravy. Quick (mushrooms cook fast), vegetarian, and deeply flavorful. Best with naan or rice.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Servings
2
Calories
447 cal
🛠 Interactive Recipe Tools — Use them right here on this page
Smart Servings Scaler
- Mushroom100 g
- Cream¼ cup
- Turmeric¼ tsp
- Coriander Powder½
- Garam Masala½
- Onion½ medium
- Tomato1 medium
- Ginger½ tsp
- Garlic1 ½ cloves
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Mushroom100 g
- Cream0.25 cup
- Turmeric0.25 tsp
- Coriander Powder0.5
- Garam Masala0.5
- Onion0.5 medium
- Tomato1 medium
- Ginger0.5 tsp
- Garlic1.5 cloves
Instructions
- 1
Clean 1 lb of mushrooms (cremini, button, or shiitake) and slice them thickly — about ½-inch slices. They'll shrink during cooking.
- 2
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a heavy pot. Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, sizzle 10 seconds. Add 1 sliced onion, cook 8 minutes until deeply golden.
- 3
Add 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, cook 1 minute. Add 2 chopped tomatoes (or 1 cup tomato puree), 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1.5 teaspoons coriander powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1.5 teaspoons salt. Cook 5-7 minutes until oil separates from masala.
- 4
Add the sliced mushrooms. Stir to coat in the masala. Cook 5 minutes — they'll release water then absorb it back.
- 5
Add ½ cup of water (or coconut milk for richer version). Simmer covered 10-12 minutes until mushrooms are very tender and the gravy has thickened.
- 6
Finish with 1 teaspoon garam masala, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, juice of half a lemon. Serve with naan, roti, or basmati rice.
Watch how to make Mushroom Curry
Plays the exact recipe video right here — no need to leave the page.
💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Slice mushrooms thick. Thin slices disappear into the gravy. Thick slices retain texture.
- 2.Brown the onions properly. 8 minutes minimum for the sweet caramelized base.
- 3.Oil separation cue. When you see oil bubbling at edges of the masala, the spices are bloomed.
- 4.Lemon at the end. Brightens the earthy mushroom flavor.
🔬 Why It Works
Mushroom curry succeeds because mushrooms have deep umami flavor that pairs beautifully with the spiced tomato-onion base. The mushrooms release water then absorb the flavors — by the end they're plump with masala. Cooking the onions properly builds the foundation; tomatoes provide acidity; warm spices complement the earthy mushrooms. Lemon at the end provides bright contrast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What mushrooms work best?▾
Can I add cream?▾
Spice level?▾
Best sides?▾
4.4
421 home cooks rated this
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Related Recipes
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Veggie Wrap
Chicken Caesar Salad
Beef Burger
Margherita Pizza
