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Mushroom Mattar Masala ~ Mushroom Peas Curry

Course Main
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 small pc cinnamon
  • 2 cardamom
  • 2 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 small tomato chopped
  • 1 sachet 70 gm tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 15 cashews soaked and then ground into paste
  • 250 gm mushroom quartered
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Coriander leaves for garnishing
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, heat oil. Fry the cinnamon and cardamom till an aroma comes.
  • Add the onions and saute with a pinch of salt till soft.
  • Add the ginger and garlic paste and cook  till raw smell is gone.
  • Now add in the tomato and tomato paste and cook on low flame and closed lid, till the tomatoes are mashed and the raw smell of the paste is gone.
  • Add in the coriander powder, chilli and turmeric powder and saute for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the cashew paste and give it a stir.
  • Now add the cut mushrooms and the frozen peas. Add 1/2 cup of water if required.
  • Bring to boil and then reduce the flame. Cook on closed lid till the mushrooms are cooked. Adjust salt and seasoning.
  • Serve warm garnished with coriander leaves, with rice or rotis!!!