5.0 from 6 votes
Methi Mushroom Masala
Rich and meaty - this super fragrant fenugreek flavoured curry is a dreamy, creamy curry delight.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 285 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp oil
- 10 curry leaves (fresh)
- ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 3 cardamom pods
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- ¼ tsp black peppercorns
- 1 onion (medium, finely chopped)
- 1 bunch fresh fenugreek (leaves only - around 90g/3oz)
- 21 oz button mushrooms (about 600g) (thickly sliced)
- 1 tomato (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1½ tsp salt
- ¾ cups coconut milk
- 2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
- ¼ cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large pan over a moderate/high heat. When hot, add in quick succession the curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, fennel seeds, black peppercorns and finally the onion. Turn heat down to medium and stir well. Fry gently for 4-5 minutes until the onion is soft.
- Add the fenugreek leaves and fry again for 1-2 minutes before adding the mushrooms.
- Stir well Stir fry the mushrooms for about 3 minutes until they've softened slightly. Add the tomatoes, chilli powder, paprika, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander and salt. Stir well for 1-2 minutes then add 1½ cups water followed by ¾ cup of coconut milk.Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium/low. Place lid on pan and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid from the pan and simmer uncovered to reduce the sauce for 5-10 minutes. It should be creamy! Sprinkle over the dried fenugreek leaves and drizzle over the ¼ cup of coconut milk. Stir one last time then remove from the heat and serve!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Sodium
898mg
(37%)
Potassium
757mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
697IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
147mg
(15%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 898mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 757mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 697IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.