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Kadai mushroom recipe

By swasthi , on May 14, 2020, 52 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Kadai mushroom recipe – Hot, spicy, flavorful and delicious dish made with mushrooms, onions, herbs and fresh ground kadai masala. The dish gets its name ‘kadai mushroom’ since it is cooked in a kadai, which is a basic wok used in most Indian kitchens. There are a lot of Indian dishes made regularly in a kadai. A special blend of spices known as kadai masala is used to flavor up these kadai dishes.

kadai mushroom gravy

It is so aromatic & totally enhances the flavor of any dish. A kadai dish can be made with vegetables, paneer or even with legumes like chana. The basic idea is to cook them with this super flavorful spice blend.

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So kadai masala is the star in this kadai mushroom recipe that lends a very unique flavor & taste. We love this at home so much that I keep making it quite often.

In this post, I have shared 2 recipes. First one is to make kadai mushroom gravy and the second one to make the semi-dry version.

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1 Recipe 1- kadai mushroom gravy
2 Recipe 2 – semi-dry kadai mushroom
3 Pro tips
4 Recipe card 1

Kadai mushroom gravy can be served with plain rice, flavored rice like jeera rice, ghee rice, roti, chapathi, butter naan or plain parathas. But the semi-dry version mostly goes well with any Indian flatbreads. It can also be packed in school & office lunch boxes.

The spice powder or masala can be ground ahead and stored in a airtight jar.

For more Mushroom Recipes, you can check
Tandoori mushroom tikka
Mushroom masala
Hot garlic mushrooms
Mushroom pepper fry

Recipe 1- kadai mushroom gravy

1. To a grinder jar, add

  • 1½ tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 2 to 3 Kashmiri dried red chilies (or any heat chilies)
  • 2 green cardamoms (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
adding spices to blender jar for kadai mushroom recipe

2. Make a coarse powder. Set this kadai masala aside.

blending spices to make kadai mushroom recipe

3. Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Next saute ¾ inch chopped ginger and 2 to 3 garlic cloves for a min.

frying ginger garlic in oil to make kadai mushroom recipe

4. Add 1 cup cubed onions (2 large) and saute them until they turn pink. Then add 1 cup chopped tomatoes (2 large) and ½ teaspoon salt as well.

adding onions tomatoes to fry

5. Mix and fry or cook covered until the tomatoes turn completely soft. Add 6 cashews to the pan.

adding cashews to make kadai mushroom recipe
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6. Cool the onion tomatoes completely. Then add them to a blender jar. After making the kadai masala powder, I transferred it to a small bowl. And then used the same jar here.

adding cooked onion tomatoes to blender to make kadai mushroom recipe

7. Make a smooth paste of the onions and tomatoes without adding water. Set this aside.

pureed onion tomato masala to make kadai mushroom recipe

8. Add another tbsp of oil to the pan. Wash and slice mushrooms just before cooking them. Fry them well for 2 to 3 mins.

frying mushrooms to make kadai mushroom recipe
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9. Add ¼ to ½ cubed bell peppers (capsicum) and 1 medium onion (diced & layers separated). Saute for another 2 to 3 mins on a high flame until a nice aroma comes out. Set these aside in a plate.

sauteing mushrooms to make mushroom recipe

How to make kadai mushroom gravy

10. Add another tbsp of oil. Add kadai masala and saute it for 1 to 2 mins on a low heat. Then add onion tomato paste, red chili powder and garam masala as well.

sauteing spice powder

11. Saute it very well until the mixture leaves the pan.

masala leaving the pan after cooking to make kadai mushroom recipe

12. Next pour 1 cup water. Mix well to make a gravy.

pouring water to make kadai mushroom gravy

13. You may need more water to bring it to consistency. Cover and cook until the gravy thickens and you see traces of oil over the gravy.

cooking gravy until thick
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14. Add kasuri methi if using. Check salt and add more if needed. Mix everything well.

adding kasuri methi

15. Add fried mushrooms, capsicum and onions. Mix well.

adding veggies to make kadai mushroom recipe

16. Add sliced deseeded green chilies and ginger julienne. Cook covered for 2 to 3 mins on a low to medium heat. You can also garnish with handful of chopped coriander leaves.

garnishing with chilies ginger coriander
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Serve kadai mushroom gravy with rice or roti.

kadai mushroom recipe

Recipe 2 – semi-dry kadai mushroom

Ingredients

  • 1½ tablespoons oil
  • 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons ginger fine chopped or paste
  • ½ teaspoon kasuri methi / dried fenugreek leaves
  • ½ teaspoon GARAM MASALA
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 large onion finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup tomatoes (2 medium), fine chopped or pureed
  • ¼ to ½ cup capsicum / bell pepper sliced
  • 1 ½ cup mushrooms sliced (10 to 12 medium)
  • 1 small onion – diced and layers separated
  • handful of coriander leaves chopped

To powder or coarsely crush

  • 3 to 4 red chilies
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds / daniya
  • ¼ to ½ tsp fennel seeds (saunf, sombu)
  • 1 green cardamom

How to make semi-dry kadai mushroom

1. Powder red chilies, coriander seeds and fennel seeds finely in a mixer jar.

grinding spices in a grinder jar

2. Add oil to a hot pan. Add 1 fine chopped onion and saute until golden. I preferred to skip using onions here so I save some time.

3. Then add the ground kadai masala powder and saute on a low heat until it begins to smell good. The raw smell of the spices has to go away completely. Next add fine chopped ginger & saute for 30 to 40 seconds until it turns aromatic.

sauteing kadai masala in oil

4. Then add fine chopped tomatoes, salt and turmeric.

sauteing tomatoes in pan for kadai mushroom

5. Saute for a few minutes and cook covered until the tomatoes turn mushy. At this stage taste test the onion tomato masala and add more red chilli powder if you prefer the dish to be spicy. Pour ¼ cup water & cook until the masala turns thick.

cooking onion tomato masala in pan

6. Add sliced mushrooms, diced onions, bell pepper, garam masala & kasuri methi. Mix and fry stirring often for 3 to 4 mins until the raw smell of the onions reduce.

adding mushrooms bell peppers to pan

7. After that I prefer to cover and cook on a low heat until mushrooms turn tender so they absorb the flavors & release some moisture. If the veggies become too dry in the pan, sprinkle some water. I did not add any. Taste test and adjust the salt.

simmering veggies in pan

Garnish kadai mushroom with chopped coriander and grated ginger.

dry kadai paneer

Notes: For a slightly creamy consistency of the gravy, blend tomatoes with 10 cashews until smooth and use. After sauteing the mushroom, pour little water and cook until the gravy turns thick and the mushrooms are done.

Pro tips

  1. Usually kadai masala is made with coriander powder, fennel seeds, red chilies & some garam masala. I have given the recipe to make the kadai masala as well in the same post. If you do not have the whole spices and chilies just use any ready made kadai masala.
  2. I have used button mushrooms which are best for this curry. Feel free to use any other kind.
  3. You can also make this mushroom recipe with other mixed veggies like potatoes, peas & bell peppers. Just get creative and add what ever veggies you like with mushrooms. You can also add some paneer.
  4. I have added few cashews to make the gravy slightly rich. You can either substitute with almonds or cream. If using cream then pour it towards the end.

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kadai mushroom recipe

Kadai mushroom recipe

A flavorful mushroom dish made with onion tomato base, bell peppers and freshly ground kadai masala. It is simply delicious & flavor packed. Serve kadai mushroom gravy with rice or roti or any Indian breads.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings3 people
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

For kadai masala

  • 1½ tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 2 to 3 dried red chilies , kashmiri (or less spicy variety)
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
  • 2 green cardamoms (optional)

For gravy

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons oil
  • 6 cashew nuts (can substitute with 3 tbsp cream)
  • 1 cup onions heaped , cubed about 2 large
  • 1 cup tomatoes chopped about 2 large
  • ¾ inch ginger chopped
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon kashmiri red chili powder (optional, just for color, adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • ½ teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon salt as needed

Other ingredients

  • 200 grams mushrooms (about 1 ½ cups sliced)
  • 1 medium onion cubed large, layers separated (optional)
  • ¼ to ½ cup capsicum cubed bell pepper (optional)
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon ginger julienne
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Instructions

Preparation

  • Make a coarse powder of coriander seeds, red chilies, cardamoms and fennel seeds in a grinder/blender. Set this aside.
  • Add 1 tbsp oil to a pan. Saute ginger garlic for 1 min.
  • Next add onions and saute until they turn slightly pink.
  • Then add tomatoes and salt. Saute until the tomatoes turn completely mushy.
  • Add cashews to the pan. Set this aside to cool.
  • When cooled make a smooth paste of the onion tomato mixture in a blender. 
  • Rinse the mushrooms well and slice them.
  • Add a tbsp of oil to the same pan.
  • When the oil turns hot, add sliced mushrooms and saute for 3 mins.
  • Then add capsicum and onion cubes.
  • Saute all of them together until mushrooms turn slightly golden. Set these aside.

How to make kadai mushroom

  • Add another tbsp of oil to the pan and heat it. 
  • Next add the coarse powder of coriander seeds & red chilies. Saute this powder for 2 mins.
  • Add onion tomato paste, red chilli powder and garam masala. Saute for 3 to 5 mins. 
  • Pour 1 cup water to the mixture and make a gravy.
  • If needed add more water to bring it to a slightly thin consistency.
  • Cover the pan and cook until the gravy thickens and you see traces of oil over the gravy. 
  • Check and add more salt if needed.
  • Add kasuri methi and fried mushrooms, capsicum and onions. Stir well.
  • Add green chilies and ginger juliennes. Cover the pan.
  • Cook on a low heat for 2 to 3 mins. Turn off the stove. If desired sprinkle some finely chopped coriander leaves.
  • Rest for at least 15 mins before serving. Serve kadai mushroom with plain rice, roti or any breads.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

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NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Kadai mushroom recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Sodium 10mg0%
Potassium 488mg14%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 415IU8%
Vitamin C 14.2mg17%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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I’m Swasthi shreekanth, the recipe developer, food photographer & food writer behind Swasthis recipes. My aim is to help you cook great Indian food with my time-tested recipes. After 2 decades of experience in practical Indian cooking I started this blog to help people cook better & more often at home. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook I am sure Swasthi’s Recipes will assist you to enhance your cooking skills.
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  2. Akanksha says

    January 17, 2021

    5 stars
    I never liked mushroom much. But this recipe changed it all, it was super yummy. It’s dish that I feed proud of having made myself! 😉

    Reply
    • Akanksha says

      January 17, 2021

      I wish I could share a picture!

      Reply
      • swasthi says

        January 19, 2021

        Hi Akanksha
        Glad to know it turned out good. We don’t have an option yet to upload readers pics. Thanks for leaving a comment.
        🙂

        Reply
  3. Nadav says

    December 29, 2020

    5 stars
    This is incredibly tasty
    Thank you sir

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    • swasthi says

      December 30, 2020

      You are welcome !
      Thank you so much for the review!

      Reply
  4. Sofia says

    October 16, 2020

    5 stars
    Yummy

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 17, 2020

      Thank you

      Reply
  5. Ruby says

    August 10, 2020

    5 stars
    Very tasty recipe for kadai mushrooms 👌

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 11, 2020

      Thanks Ruby

      Reply
  6. Anil says

    July 28, 2020

    5 stars
    The khadai mushroom recipe came out very good. Mouthwatering😋 recipe. Thanks to Mrs. Swasti Srikant.👍

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 29, 2020

      Welcome!
      Thanks for leaving a comment

      Reply
  7. Sd says

    July 8, 2020

    Hi swasthi

    Receipe looks awesome and m hope like other recipes from your blog I am sure to receive praise..Just want to ask if I can use corn and other veggies

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 8, 2020

      Yes you can use.

      Reply
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  9. Andrea Dsilva says

    July 7, 2020

    4 stars
    The recipe came out okay.
    I made a few changes like eliminating green chilli and ginger during seasoning because it’s got enough spice. I roasted the corriander and red chilli before grinding.
    There’s a slight raw taste to it even though I’ve cooked all the spices more than what the recipe calls for.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 7, 2020

      Not sure what went wrong!
      There is nothing wrong with my recipe! You even roasted the spices before grinding..

      Reply
  10. Priya says

    June 28, 2020

    Simple recipe with easily available ingredients
    Recipe comes out just delicious like restaurant even though I’m out of some ingredients (cashew nuts, kasuri methi, dhaniya and red chillies)

    Reply
  11. Supriya says

    May 24, 2020

    5 stars
    Very well explained and shown.Thanks

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 26, 2020

      Welcome Supriya

      Reply
  12. Vandana says

    May 14, 2020

    5 stars
    I tried this today and it turned out very yummy. I did it the second way. Thanks a lot. I’m a regular follower. Your tips are great for amateurs like me.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 16, 2020

      Welcome Vandana
      Glad to know! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  13. Bettina says

    May 10, 2020

    This vegan meal was soo delicious, even though I had to accommodate for Northern Europe by cutting down on ginger and garlic, and I dropped the red chili powder too.
    Your method is easy to follow even for a beginner. Great that you give two names for most ingredients, thank you! BTW, adding the garam masala is missing in the short recipe.
    We had your lemon rice (with chana dals and chickpeas leftover) together with this. Maybe not your choice, but we were pleased.
    We were 4, and scaling up your recipes is manual work. Would Indians rather cook another dish for more people?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 14, 2020

      Hello Bettina,
      Glad to know!
      I have updated the post and thanks for pointing it.
      We usually make another dish when more people are there as it gives more choice. At least we make 2 to 3 sides.
      Scaling up the recipe for more serving with an automated tool does not give the same results. Many times a recipe will not turn out the same when halved or doubled. The quantity of spices, onions and water need to be adjusted for best results. So I have not enabled that feature. Hope this helps.

      Reply
      • Noeleen says

        June 14, 2020

        5 stars
        Just made Mushroom Kadai. It is delicious.
        Would like to print off recipe but couldn’t find print recipe button.
        Love your recipes.
        Ps. I doubled the ingredients ,not the chillis and it tastes excellent

        Reply
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  15. Anuradha Dutta says

    April 30, 2020

    5 stars
    It turned out so yummy!
    Thanks for sharing this easy recipe.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 2, 2020

      Glad to know!

      Reply
  16. nandinisengupto says

    April 28, 2020

    5 stars
    Easy and tastes very good too.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 29, 2020

      Thank you

      Reply
      • Noeleen says

        June 14, 2020

        5 stars
        Hi Swasthi
        Just made Mushroom Kadai. It is delicious.
        Would like to print off recipe but couldn’t find print recipe button.
        Love your recipes.
        Ps. I doubled the ingredients ,not the chillis and it still tastes excellent

        Reply
  17. Nanzie says

    February 5, 2020

    5 stars
    It was yummy! The ginger was a little strong for me, but still it tasted very good. It actually tasted a lot like the fish curry paste we make back at home. Strange because that one has coconut in it, mostly.

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    • swasthi says

      February 5, 2020

      Hi Nanzie,
      Glad it turned out good. Yes this gravy is on the stronger side. You can cut down the ginger next time. May be your fish curry paste too has red chilies, ginger and garlic. Thank you!

      Reply
  18. Meghana says

    January 15, 2020

    5 stars
    I have a lot of cooking experience. I must say, this recipe was exemplary. Very easy to cook, and needless to tell how tasty.
    This is going to be one of my frequent dishes hence forth.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      January 17, 2020

      Hi Meghana,
      Thank you! Glad you liked it!
      🙂

      Reply
  19. Kamlesh says

    August 11, 2019

    My first attempt with mushrooms was a super hit. Loved this recipe. Plan to replace it with paneer with the same recipe next time. I’m sure it’ll taste awesome too. Thank u for sharing this amazing recipe.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 13, 2019

      Hi Kamlesh
      You are welcome. Glad you liked the recipe. Yes you can replace paneer and make kadai paneer too. Thank you!

      Reply
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  21. Anu says

    April 27, 2019

    5 stars
    Dear swasthi
    I cooked mushrooms for the first time ever in my life with your recipe. Read the other comments here and got inspired. I have been cooking Indian foods for more than 10 years. But I haven’t made any curry this delicious till today. My husband & the kids love mushrooms a lot. They order during our eat outs since I always failed to make a good dish. Now this is their favorite mushroom recipe. Next time I would add a dash of sugar and cream to mellow dow n the heat. Thank you very much for the lovely blog. Will be trying out more recipes from here.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 27, 2019

      Hey Anu,
      You are most welcome. You made my day! Thanks a lot for the comment. I am very happy to know your family loved this. Yes you can add sugar and cream or even increase the number of cashews. Thanks again. Have a nice weekend!

      Reply
    • Kamlesh says

      August 11, 2019

      5 stars
      My first attempt with mushrooms was a super hit. Loved this recipe. Plan to replace it with paneer with the same recipe next time. I’m sure it’ll taste awesome too. Thank u for sharing this amazing recipe.

      Reply
    • Gomathy says

      December 28, 2019

      5 stars
      Thank you Swasthi. Have tried many recipes from your site and today tried this for friends. It was a hit, as usual.

      Reply
      • swasthi says

        December 30, 2019

        Ho Gomathy,
        You are welcome. Thank you so much! Glad to know!

        Reply
  22. Meena says

    March 4, 2019

    5 stars
    Superb…i have not tried but loved it reading and going to try for sure… Thank you for giving idea of mushroom curry

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 4, 2019

      Hi Meena
      You are welcome. Glad you loved it. Yes do try it. Thanks a lot for rating the recipe.
      🙂

      Reply
  23. Zoya Kashif says

    January 4, 2019

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe yesterday and it turned out great. Thanks!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      January 4, 2019

      Welcome Zoya

      Reply
  24. Prasanna says

    July 10, 2018

    5 stars
    Too good .. tried it and its very tasty ..thanks for this recipe.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 10, 2018

      You are welcome Prasanna
      Happy to know you liked it.

      Reply
  25. Haima says

    June 10, 2018

    5 stars
    Yummy and delicious mushrooms. Tried it and came out very delicious

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 11, 2018

      Thank you so much for the comment

      Reply

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