Bhuna Mushroom

A rich Indian curry featuring a variety of mushrooms cooked in aromatic spices.

Preparation Time

• Prep: 10 mins
• Cook: 40 mins
• Total: 50 mins

Ingredients

Mushrooms

• 250 gms button mushroom
• 250 gms black fungus
• 250 gms white fungus
• 250 gms shiitake mushrooms

Aromatics

• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 green chillies
• 1 tomato
• 1 medium piece ginger

Spices and Other Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp shahi jeera (black cumin)
• 200 gms butter
• 1 tbsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp dhaniya powder (coriander powder)
• 1 tbsp cashew paste
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Boil shiitake mushrooms
2. Heat oil in a pan
3. Add shahi jeera, chopped onion, ginger, garlic, green chillies and butter
4. Add button mushrooms and sliced shiitake mushrooms
5. Add spices:
   • Turmeric powder
   • Red chilli powder
   • Dhaniya powder
   • Salt
6. Add chopped tomatoes
7. Add the shiitake mushroom water and cashew paste
8. Add black and white fungus

Notes

• Can adjust spice levels to taste
• Cashew paste adds richness to the curry
• The mushroom water adds extra umami flavor
• A mix of different mushrooms gives varied textures