Spicy Mushroom Curry
Mushrooms are certainly one of my favorite foods, and honestly, I could eat them everyday. They can be incorporated into a variety of dishes such as soups, stews, casseroles, pizzas, pasta dishes, bean and grain curries, sauces, or served up as an appetizer or a shining side dish with grains with very little adornment. If I am in a hurry, often I simply sauté plump mushrooms with a few herbs and spices and sometimes balsamic vinegar over a fairly high heat so the mushrooms have a pleasant seared quality. The possibilities are as endless as the imagination of the cook.
One of my favorite ways to make mushrooms into a side dish is to spice them up so they are fiery hot. This is another quick way to prepare them to serve up alongside Indian dishes or other mains that require some extra finesse and flavor. Adjust the heat according to your preferences, of course. Not everyone can handle a lot of heat, especially if unaccustomed to spice combining and consumption of hot dishes on a regular basis, or make it even spicier if you please. Remember, you can serve with a side of yogurt to cool and temper the heat.
This recipe is a slight variation on one that I have been making for many years. I've used fresh button mushrooms, along with some dried shiitakes. Use any type of mushroom you desire. Sometimes I add sun-dried tomatoes for extra tanginess to complement the acidity of the lemon juice, which I consider a must here. I served this over a baked potato for a satisfying side to fill out a meal and because I wanted an extra vegetable component for my dinner. If prefer, you can mash up a potato with some butter and some heavy cream or a bit of oil and almond milk if you want to keep it vegan, and serve the mushroom curry over top of the mash. Personally, I can easily just eat it as a side, just as is, right out of the pan. Add more liquid to the pan if you wish to make the curry with more moisture rather than a dry one like I present here.
Spicy Mushroom Curry |
Recipe by Lisa Turner Cuisine: Indian Published on May 7, 2018 A rich and spicy mushroom curry cooked in a thick tomato sauce — a terrific addition to any north Indian meal Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 to 25 minutes Print this recipe Ingredients:
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Other dishes featuring mushrooms to enjoy from Lisa's kitchen:
Spicy Mushroom Green Pea Curry (Mushroom Masala)
Hearty Mushroom and Barley Soup
Kashmiri Chickpeas with Mushrooms
Mushroom Green Pea Curry in a Creamy Cashew Sauce with Onion and Parsley