Vegan Mushroom Masala

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Mushroom masala is a classic Indian dish that is flavorful, warming, and simple to make. It is also known as "mushroom masala curry" or "mushroom curry". This recipe yields a curry that is pretty delicious over a bed of rice, accompanied by chapati, or even by itself. This is a purely vegetarian meal that is also vegan-friendly.

Submitted by Jerry Trevino
Updated on March 26, 2025
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 (2 inch) cinnamon stick

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 2 pods green cardamom

  • 2 whole cloves

  • 1 star anise

  • 1 bay leaf

  • ½ onion, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

  • 2 tomatoes, pureed

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste

  • salt to taste

  • 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 tablespoon cashew powder

  • 1 teaspoon garam masala

  • ½ teaspoon kasoori methi

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon, cumin seeds, green cardamom, cloves, star anise, and bay leaf. Stir to allow oil to absorb flavors and aroma, about 30 seconds.

  2. Stir in onion and saute until it becomes slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Stir in ginger-garlic paste until smell diminishes, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Add coriander powder, turmeric, and chili powder. Allow sauce to reduce, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in salt. Add mushrooms and stir until coated with sauce.

  3. Pour in water and allow mushrooms to cook in sauce until slightly soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cashew powder and garam masala and let cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Break kasoori methi into fine pieces and stir into meal; remove from heat, and serve.

Cook's Note:

If cashew powder isn't available, crush dry roasted unsalted cashews in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

126 Calories
9g Fat
9g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 126
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Sodium 182mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 425mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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