Matar Mushroom

Matar Mushroom is a rich and aromatic curry made with green peas and mushrooms simmered in a creamy, spiced gravy.

Ingredients

1. Green peas (shelled) 1½ cups
2. Mushrooms 200 g, cleaned and quartered
3. Oil 2 tbsp
4. Green cardamoms 4
5. Cinnamon 1"
6. Onions 2 large, finely chopped
7. Ginger paste 1 tbsp
8. Garlic paste 1 tbsp
9. Tomato puree ½ cup
10. Red chilli powder 1 tbsp
11. Coriander powder 1 tbsp
12. Turmeric powder 1 tsp
13. Garam masala powder 1 tsp
14. Salt to taste
15. Cashewnut paste ½ cup

Instructions

1. Preparing the Base

   • Clean, wash, and quarter the mushrooms.
   • Finely chop the onions.
   • Heat oil in a kadhai and add green cardamoms, cinnamon, and onions.
   • Sauté until the onions turn light golden.

2. Cooking the Masala

   • Add ginger paste and garlic paste; sauté for half a minute.
   • Add tomato puree, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric, garam masala, and salt.
   • Cook until the oil separates from the masala.
   • Add cashew paste dissolved in 1 cup water and mix well.

3. Finishing the Curry

   • Add another cup of water and bring the gravy to a boil.
   • Add green peas and mushrooms, adjust seasoning, and mix.
   • Cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
   • Serve hot with naan or roti.