Mushroom Masala Recipe | Mushroom Curry in Cooker

Mushroom Masala Recipe | Perfect Dhaba Style Mushroom Curry with detailed photo and video recipe. A perfect and simple North Indian gravy-based curry recipe prepared with button mushrooms & a blend of spice mixes. It is basically a mushroom variant of the popular paneer butter masala or butter chicken. It can be a perfect creamy and rich Indian curry recipe to be served with any type of Indian bread or even any type of flavored rice recipe.

Mushroom Masala Recipe | Perfect Dhaba Style Mushroom Curry with step-by-step photo and video recipe. North Indian or Punjabi cuisine is super rich with its choice of gravy-based curry recipes. Majorly, these recipes follow the same set of ingredients to prepare the base but may differ with the key or the hero ingredient added to it. One such hugely popular Punjabi cuisine curry is the Mushroom Masala or Mushroom butter masala known for its creamy sauce.

I have posted quite a few Punjabi or North Indian curry recipes now on my blog. If you have noticed, most of the curry base and even the choice of spices are very similar. There could be a few exceptions, but generally, they carry the same narrative. Yet with the addition of different key hero ingredients, the taste totally differs. Perhaps you may have noticed it. As a matter of fact, it is quite evident with meat-based curries. This is mainly due to the fact that, when these key ingredients are cooked with the gravy base, it infuses their own taste and flavor. Similarly, this mushroom butter masala recipe is inspired by paneer butter masala or butter chicken, yet it has its own taste and flavor. Do try this and let me know if you like this variant of butter masala gravy.

Furthermore, some more variants, tips, and suggestions for a perfect creamy Mushroom Masala Curry. Firstly, the quality of the ingredients used in this recipe matters a lot for the final product. This holds good for any recipe as a matter of fact. Therefore choose fresh and quality ingredients for a creamy and rich curry base. Secondly, I have added both yogurt and full cream to make it rich and creamy. However, adding both is optional and you may skip either one of them based on your situation. Lastly, due to the nature of the curry base, it goes very well with a range of Indian flatbreads. Select them accordingly as they may not be suitable with other kinds of bread like sandwiches or pav bread.

Finally, do visit my other related Curry Recipes Collection with this post on mushroom masala recipes. This mainly includes my other related recipes like Kadai Paneer Recipe, Matar Paneer Recipe, Bhindi Do Pyaza Recipe, Aloo Palak Recipe, Vangyache Bharit Recipe, Tomato Salan Recipe, Badanekayi Palya Recipe, Dahi Aloo Recipe, Bendakaya Pulusu Recipe, Tomato Curry Recipe. Further to these, I would also like to add some more related recipe categories like,

• Paneer Recipes
• Paratha Recipes
• Rice Recipes

About Mushroom Masala Curry:

It is basically a variant of the popular North Indian or Punjabi cuisine butter masala curry with mushrooms as a key hero ingredient. In other words, paneer or chicken is replaced with button mushrooms to make a perfect dhaba-style mushroom masala curry or mushroom butter masala. It uses the same makhani sauce or gravy base, yet due to the use of mushrooms, the curry tastes unique with its own set of flavor and creaminess.

There are many ways the same Mushroom curry can be prepared, which mainly differs from the set of ingredients used in it. The most popular way is to make it with a combination of mutter (green peas) with mushrooms which is also known as mushroom mutter masala. The other popular way is to make the same curry with mixed vegetables or with paneer which can also be the perfect choice for any type of Indian flatbread.

Must Follow Tips

The recipe typically follows the same steps with almost similar types of ingredients. Therefore, less likely to go wrong with the recipe, yet some important and critical tips –

1. Fresh Mushrooms – Always use fresh and quality mushrooms for this curry recipe. Avoid using stale or expired mushrooms as they may not introduce the same consistency or flavor to the curry.
2. Cream & Yoghurt Combination – Using both helps to get the perfect amount of creaminess and richness to the curry. This is how any type of dhaba-style curry is prepared, but not mandatory.
3. Consistency – The gravy of the curry must neither be thick nor thin. It should be silky with medium consistency.
4. Tomato & Onion base – Choose ripe and juicy tomatoes with fresh onions. Finely chop them and fry them in oil till the oil separates. No shortcut for this or otherwise the gravy may taste raw.
5. Spices & Spice Level – The recipe or the curry base has to be medium spicy due to the set of spices used in it. Yet you may increase or decrease the chili powder to alter the spice level.

Faqs:

What is Mushroom Masala?

It is basically a vegetarian gravy-based curry prepared with button mushrooms. In other words, it is a popular variant of the paneer butter masala or butter chicken with mushrooms as key ingredients.

Which mushrooms are best for making Mushroom Masala?

Well, you can choose any type of mushroom for this recipe. Yet the best types of mushrooms are button mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, portobello mushrooms, or a combination of these. Also, you need to use fresh and firm mushrooms.

Can I use dried mushrooms for Mushroom Masala?

The best mushrooms are fresh and firm mushrooms. Yet you can use dried but may not get the same texture and taste. You may have to soak the dried mushrooms in water before using it in the curry.

Can I use canned mushrooms for Mushroom Masala?

The use of fresh mushrooms is recommended for this recipe, yet you may use canned if not available. You may have to rinse it properly so that it does not carry the canned or preservative smell.

What can I serve with Mushroom Masala?

It is a perfect curry or side dish for roti, naan, chapati, phulka, or even poori. In addition, you may also serve these with rice items like jeera rice, pulao, or biriyani.

Can I freeze Mushroom Masala?

Yes you may freeze these curry and can extend the shelf life for 2-3 months. You may have to use an airtight container so that it does not attract water moisture while deep freezing.

How do I thicken the gravy of Mushroom Masala?

While the set of ingredients used in this recipe should give a medium consistency. However, for some reasons if you wish to thicken the consistency, you may use cornstarch or plain flour mixed with water and add it to curry base.

Video Recipe:

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How to make Mushroom Masala with step-by-step photos:

1. Firstly, in a cooker heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 tsp cumin, 1 inch cinnamon, 5 cloves, 3 pods cardamom, and saute until the spices turn aromatic.
   
2. Add 2 onions, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions turn golden brown.
   
3. Further, keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, and saute until the spices turn aromatic.
   
4. Now add 2 tomato, 1 tsp salt and cook until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy. I have chopped tomatoes in the chopper, to hasten the cooking process.
   
5. Once the oil separates from the tomatoes, add 2 tbsp curd and cook well.
   
6. Furthermore, add 200 grams mushroom, 2 chilli, and mix gently.
   
7. Now add 1 cup water and mix well adjusting the consistency as required.
   
8. Add 1 tbsp butter, cover, and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
   
9. Once the pressure settles down, add 2 tbsp cream, 1 tsp kasuri methi, ½ tsp garam masala, and 2 tbsp coriander. Mix well.
   
10. Finally, enjoy Mushroom Masala Curry Recipe with roti or rice.
    

Notes:

• Firstly, make sure to clean the mushrooms well before using them, as there are chances of insects in them.
• Also, adding butter to the curry makes the makhani curry flavourful.
• Additionally, you can use tomato puree if you are looking for a smooth curry base.
• Finally, the Mushroom Masala Curry Recipe tastes great when prepared slightly spicy.