A captivating bowl filled with the rich brown curry, dotted with glossy, roasted Portobello mushrooms and garnished with a vibrant sprinkle of fresh coriander. A side of golden naan and fragrant basmati rice completes the juxtaposition.

Portobello Mushroom Masala Curry

Name: Portobello Mushroom Masala Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: large Portobello mushrooms, 2 sliced; canola oil, 2 tbsp; large onion, 1 finely chopped; ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp; curry powder, 2 tbsp; coconut milk, 1 can; tomatoes, 2 pureed; green chili, 1 sliced; salt, to taste; fresh coriander, handful chopped; Basmati rice, cooked; naan bread, 2 pieces

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: August 26, 2024

This recipe adds a delightful twist to traditional Indian cuisine, featuring the earthy and meaty Portobello mushroom as its star. In this main course, the exotic flavours of Indian spices dance harmoniously with the richness of Portobello, creating a visually captivating dish that's perfect for a breezy day.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large portobello mushrooms - 2 - sliced
Canola oil - 2 tbsp
Large onion - 1 - finely chopped
Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Curry powder - 2 tbsp
Coconut milk - 1 can
Tomatoes - 2 - pureed
Green chili - 1 - sliced
Salt - to taste
Fresh coriander - handful - chopped
Basmati rice - - cooked
Naan bread - 2 pieces

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍄💦🍳

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan and sauté the Portobello slices until they are browned and slightly crispy. Set aside.
Step 2 - 🥘🧅🔥

In the same pan, add the remaining oil and fry the onions until they turn translucent.
Step 3 - 🍲🧄🍳

Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, and cook for a minute until fragrant.
Step 4 - 🍛🌿🥣

Add the curry powder and mix well.
Step 5 - 🍅🥥🌶️⏰

Pour in the tomato puree, coconut milk, green chili, and salt. Simmer for around 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 6 - 🍄🍲🔥

Add the sautéed mushrooms into the curry and simmer for a couple more minutes.
Step 7 - 🍛🍚🍞

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving with basmati rice and naan.

Additional

Kids can help in cleaning the mushrooms, setting the table and serving the dishes. It's a hearty and healthy dish. For a non-veg version, add some sautéed shrimp.