Mushroom Masala

Maitake (or hen of the wood) mushrooms take center stage in this decadent and complex masala that can be served with rice or roti.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 293 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 2 pods cardamom
• 2 tablespoons cashews
• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 cup coconut milk
• 0.5 cup chopped tomato
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 medium onion, minced
• 1.5 tablespoons oil
• 1.5 cups Mushrooms, raw

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, and cashews in a food processor until smooth.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and bay leaf; cook until oil is infused, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaf. Add tomato mixture (masala) and cook down, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in garam masala, paprika, and salt.

Step 3

Mix in mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes; if mixture gets too thick, add water. Add coconut milk and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.