mushroom korma. I usually prepare potato kurma for veg pulao or veg biryani. This week I had invited a vegetarian friend home for lunch for the usual gup shup which was missing between us for quite some time. I prepared this Mushroom Korma curry as a side for the veg biryani.
It is roughly adapted from my potato kurma and veg korma recipe, mushrooms need a taste enhancer else they taste bland and the gravy too does not taste good. So one can use coconut paste or just yogurt for the gravy.
To make mushroom korma , we need a taste enhancer, you can try with any one of the following, each lends a different flavor and taste
8 to 10 cashews, make a fine paste or
2 tbsps. magaz seeds, make a fine paste or
2 to 3 tbsps. coconut and poppy seeds together, make a fine paste or
One large boiled potato and cubed
for more mushroom recipes,
kadai mushroom
mushroom gravy
mushroom curry
chili mushroom
mushroom masala
Step-by-step photos
How to make mushroom korma or mushroom kurma
1. Heat oil in a pan, add dry spices and saute for a min.
2. Add green chili onions and fry till onions turn translucent, if you like crunchy, just sauté for a min.
3. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté till you get a nice aroma.
4. Add mushrooms and boiled potatoes (optional), fry on high for 2 minutes
5. Add turmeric, salt, red chili powder, garam masala powder and fry till you get a nice aroma.
6. Add mint and fry.
7. Simmer the heat, add the yogurt, mix well and cook.
8. When it begins to bubble, add the cashew nut paste, if using potato you can skip this step. You can add in more yogurt to adjust the consistency, but do not add water. Cover and cook till the mushrooms are done. Do not overcook else the mushrooms become too soft and soggy. Serve mushroom kurma with rice, roti or biryani.
Recipe
mushroom korma | mushroom kurma curry recipe
Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- ½ cup onions , thinly sliced
- ¾ to 1 cup mushrooms , sliced, white button
- 1 potatoes , medium sized, boiled , cubed
- 1 green chili slit
- 1 Fistful mint leaves /pudina chopped finely
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- ½ to ¾ tsp garam masala (adjust)
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 1 pinch turmeric powder
- ¼ cup yogurt , thick
- 2 sprigs coriander leaves
- Oil and salt as needed
Dry spices
- 1 bay leaf , small
- 2 green cardamom
- 1 star anise , small
- ¼ tsp shahi jeera
- 1 cinnamon stick , small
- 4 cloves
Taste enhancer (use only one)
- 8 to 10 whole cashew nuts or
- 2 tbsp melon seeds or
- 2 tbsp Coconut and poppy seeds or
- 1 potato , medium , boiled and cubed
How to make the recipe
- Add cashews or magaz or coconut, poppy seeds to a blender and make a fine paste. Set this aside. If using potato skip this step. You don’t need a paste
- Add oil to a hot pan and fry dry spices till they sizzle
- Add sliced onions and chili and fry till slightly golden
- Add ginger garlic paste, fry till the raw smell disappears
- Add mushrooms and potatoes (if using), fry on high for 2 minutes
- Add turmeric, salt, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and fry till the masala turns fragrant
- Lower the flame, add the yogurt, mix well and cook
- When it begins to bubble, add the cashew nut paste or melon cashew paste. Add more yogurt to bring it to the consistency, without adding water. Cover and cook till the mushrooms are cooked tender. Over cooking make the mushrooms soggy.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.
If you are new to cooking, follow my detailed step by step photo instructions for best results.
Vaidegij Jagaraj says
Delicious curry! Thank you!
swasthi says
You are welcome!
Balu says
Its just fantastic & fabulous of ur recipes, thank you very much for exlent support
shalini says
A WONDERFUL KORMA, EXCELLECT & YUMMY TASTE.
This is for the first time my korma turned out very yummy. Earlier to this I was preparing other type of korma, but I was not much satisfied with it.
This is also very easy to make. I added Coconut +poppy seed paste. Wonderful was the result. Next time I will try this recipe with the other options.
I added, ur blog’s garam masala powder.
swasthi says
Shalini,
can’t thank you enough for your feedback on whatever you try. iam very happy that your korma tasted good.
Thanks a lot
🙂
Laura says
Delicious!
Amrita Vishal says
a keeper recipe…looks yum
Ruxana Gafoor says
delicious healthy korma….
Amelia says
Hi Swasthi, I love korma but first time I come across mushroom korma. Very healthy and appetizing. Love it. <br />Best regards.
Sanoli Ghosh says
Fantastic mushroom kurma. Looks fabulous and mouthwatering curry.<br />
WeR SAHM says
kurma looks very appetizing ….
Nabanita Das says
Mushroom korma looks just awesome.
PT says
like curd based kurma.. beautiful presentation..
Savitha Ganesan says
Rick korma.ook vibrating.
kitchen queen says
lovely lip smacking mushroom curry.
Sebeena Loyd says
korma looks delicious
divya says
Mouthwatering & very tempting!!!!!!
kausers kitchen says
Korma looks delicious, inviting clicks.
Ambreen (Simply Sweet 'n Savory) says
Nice variation, looks great!
Rita Bose says
Mushroom korma looks delicious!!
Arthy Suman says
I love mushroom kurma, looking so flavorful and delicious…wonderful side for roti..
Ramya Krishnamurthy says
so different and mushroom in any form am really like that:)nice clicks:)