Curries & Comfort40 min
Shiitake Mushroom Curry
Rich, aromatic and gently spiced, this Indian-style curry combines shiitake mushrooms with a creamy onion and tomato masala. Cashews give the sauce its richness, while ginger, garlic, garam masala and dried fenugreek bring warmth and depth.
Serves4
Prep time15 min
Cook time25 min
Total time40 min
Ingredients
- 300 g shiitake mushrooms, stems trimmed and mushrooms sliced or quartered
- 1 cup (120 g) onion, very finely chopped
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp grated or pressed garlic
- 1¼ cups (280 g) fresh tomatoes, puréed
- 20 cashew nuts
- 3 tbsp oil or ghee, divided
- ⅛ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1¼ tsp garam masala
- ¾ tsp ground cumin
- 1½ tsp ground coriander
- ½–¾ tsp sea salt, or to taste
- ½–¾ cup hot water
- 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), optional
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, to garnish
Optional whole spices
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 1 × 2-inch piece cinnamon
