Matar Mushroom
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
3 to 4
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Calories
168 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Matar Mushroom
Description
Matar Mushroom combines button mushrooms and peas cooked in a fragrant onion and tomato masala. The recipe starts by sautéing onions until translucent, then adding ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes, green chilies, and a blend of spices including turmeric, red chili, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mushrooms and peas are added next and lightly sautéed before adding water and salt to cook the vegetables through. The curry is simmered until the water reduces to a semi-dry consistency that binds the ingredients together.
The flavor balances the earthiness of mushrooms with the sweetness of peas and the warmth of Indian spices. Texturally, the mushrooms stay tender while the peas contribute a pop of freshness. The cooking method allows the masala to coat the vegetables well without overpowering them. The green chili provides a gentle heat, adjustable to taste.
This dish pairs well with plain rice, roti, or as a side to other Indian dishes. It is suitable for main or side servings where a moderately spiced vegetable curry is desired.
For peas, using fresh or frozen may require less water and cooking time. Precooking tender peas before adding them to the gravy can speed preparation. Adjust the water quantity depending on the peas' tenderness to achieve the right gravy thickness.
Ingredients
- 200 grams button mushrooms
- 2/3 or ¾ cup peas check notes, fresh or frozen
- 3 tomato finely chopped, medium sized
- 1 onion finely chopped, medium sized
- 1 green chili chopped
- ¼ or ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ or ½ teaspoon garam masala or punjabi garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1.5 teaspoon ginger garlic paste or crushed ginger-garlic
- 2 cups water or as required. reduce the amount of water to 1 cup if using tender or frozen peas * check notes
- 2 to 3 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- salt as required
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan or kadai. Add the finely chopped onions and saute till translucent.
- Add crushed ginger-garlic or ginger-garlic paste. Saute till the raw aroma disappears.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and green chilies.
- Stir and then add the spice powders - turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder.
- Stir and saute till oil starts to leave the sides of the onion-tomato masala mixture.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and peas.
- Stir and saute for 2 to 3 mins. Then add water and salt. Add water as required. If using tender or frozen peas, then reduce the water to 1 cup. If using peas which are not tender or old, then add 2 cups of water or as required.
- In case there is too much water even after the peas or mushrooms are cooked, then reduce the water by simmering the matar mushroom curry without a lid for some more minutes till you get the desired consistency.
- In case the water become less, then add some more water. The consistency is a semi dry gravy or curry. So before the gravy reaches this consistency, the peas and mushrooms should be cooked well. So add water or reduce the water from the matar mushroom gravy accordingly.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook till the peas are softened.
- Once done, sprinkle garam masala powder.
- Stir and serve matar mushroom hot with rotis, naan or chapatis.
Notes
- Use less water if using tender or frozen peas, as they cook faster and release moisture.
- Precooking or steaming peas before adding them can reduce overall cooking time.
- Adjust the water amount as needed to get a semi-dry gravy consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3to 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 635mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 35.6mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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