Mushroom Kurma with Coconut Milk

Serves: 3-4 people
Prep time: 40 minutes

What you’ll need:

  • 20 whole white/cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste (or 1/2 tsp grated ginger and 1/2 tsp chopped garlic)
  • 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped (skinned and deseeded for a better flavor, but optional)
  • 1/2 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp – 1 tsp red chili powder (scale back if sensitive to spice)
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

What you’ll want to do:

  • Fry the onion and ginger-garlic paste in the oil until you get a slight aroma
  • Add the tomato and sauté for a few minutes
  • Add the turmeric powder and salt and continue stirring until the tomatoes become soft
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until soft
  • Finally add the remaining spices and coconut milk
  • Let this simmer for 5 minutes
  • Remove from the heat and garnish with coriander leaves
  • Enjoy with steamed rice or roti!

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