Mushroom Matar Masala (Mushroom Pea curry)

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    209 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Mushroom Matar Masala (Mushroom Pea curry)

Mushroom matar masala starring mushrooms and peas in an easy, creamy tomato curry sauce that you make in the blender! It's a versatile Indian curry that's ready in about half an hour.

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Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 hot green chili such as serrano or Indian remove seeds to reduce heat if needed
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 2 large tomatoes or 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews soaked for 15 mins if needed, use 1/3 cup for creamier sauce
  • 1 to 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves kasuri methi
  • 6 to 8 oz sliced white mushrooms or cremini or baby bella , sliced thin 1-2 mm
  • 15 ounce can of chickpeas drained and rinsed, or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 3/4 cup or more peas
  • 1/2 tsp or more salt
  • 1/4 tsp or more sugar
  • 1 cup chopped spinach optional
  • cayenne to preference
  • cilantro for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Blend the onion, garlic, ginger, and green chile with a few tablespoons of water to a puree in a blender.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the above puree. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the onion smell is not raw. Stir occasionally.Alternatively, finely chop the onion, ginger, garlic and green chili. Add to the oil and cook for 5-6 minutes until onion is translucent. Then proceed.
  3. Meanwhile, blend the tomatoes and cashews in the same blender until smooth. Blend for two 1-minute cycles, so the cashews are blended in. Add a few tablespoons water if needed. We want a thick tomato purée so that the tomatoes can roast and deepen in flavor. . Add the tomato mixture, garam masala, paprika, and fenugreek to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add mushrooms, chickpeas, other veggies(optional, you can add peppers carrots etc), 1/2 cup water, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
  5. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the mushrooms are cooked to preference. Check in between if it’s thickening too much or scorching. Add more water if needed. Cook 5-10 mins longer depending on mushrooms.Fold in peas and spinach if using, add water to adjust consistency, taste adjust salt and heat. I usually add some cayenne. Bring to a boil, 1-2 mins and switch off heat. Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice, cooked grains or with flatbread.

Notes

  • Mushroom matar masala is naturally gluten-free and soy-free.
  • Forinstant pot version see here
  • To make the sauce without nuts, use pumpkin seeds, silken tofu, plain unsweetened non-dairy yogurt, or coconut cream instead.
  • Fenugreek leaves substitute: Use a 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seed powder instead of 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves, if needed. If you have seeds, grind them and use a 1/4 teaspoon of the ground. Or use 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Sodium 639mg (27%) Potassium 644mg (18%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1563IU (31%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 209kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Sodium 639mg 27%
Potassium 644mg 14%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1563IU 31%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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