Mushroom Curry

Mushroom Curry
Mushroom Curry

Ah, curries! When my Mother-in-law visits us in Arizona, or when we visit Chicago, I always take the opportunity to cook with her and write down recipes to pass down to future generations. It’s always such a treat, and every time, I feel like she’s letting me in on some major secrets! This Mushroom Curry satisfies my cravings for Indian food and for mushrooms. It is quick to make, and can be served over rice or any other grain. I like it served over sorghum, a gluten-free grain, native to Africa, and used extensively in Indian cuisine.

Indian cuisine is one of the most intricate and evolving types of cuisine, thanks to its 8,000-year history, characterized by various cultural groups and regional traditions. For more traditional Indian recipes: Brinjal Fry (Indian Sautéed Eggplant), Toor Dal with Brussels Sprouts, Chickpea Chole, Curry Fried Potatoes with Heirloom Tomato Sauce.

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Mushroom Curry

  • Author: Karine K
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 1/2 stick cinnamon
  • 1 large onion, chopped small
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 heaping tablespoon garlic-ginger paste
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped small
  • 1 lb mushrooms, chopped small
  • 1 heaping teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 tablespoon garam masala
  • Fresh cilantro, to garnish

Instructions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the cloves and cinnamon stick, and sauté 1 minute. Add the onion and turmeric, and sauté until the onion is caramelized, about 7-10 minutes. Add the garlic-ginger paste and sauté one more minute. Add the tomatoes, stir well, cover, and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring once or twice.

Add the mushrooms and stir. Add the salt and chili powder and mix well. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender, but with a little bite. Add garam masala, turn off the heat, and done! Serve with some fresh cilantro. Bon appétit!

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Curry de champignons

  • Author: Karine K
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 portions 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 tasse d’huile de pépin de raisin
  • 10 clous de girofle
  • 1/2 bâton de cannelle
  • 1 gros oignon, haché
  • 1/2 c. à thé de curcuma
  • 1 grosse c. à soupe de pâte gingembre et ail
  • 2 tomates, hachées
  • 1 livre de champignons, hachés
  • 1 c. à soupe de sel de mer
  • 1 c. à thé de poudre de chili
  • 3/4 c. à soupe de garam masala
  • Garniture: coriandre fraîche

Instructions

Chauffer l’huile dans une casserole moyenne à feu moyen-vif. Ajouter les clous de girofle et la cannelle et faire sauter pendant une minute. Ajouter l’oignon et le curcuma, et faire revenir jusqu’à ce que l’oignon soit tendre et caramélisé, environ 7 à 10 minutes. Ajouter la pâte de gingembre et ail et faire revenir pendant une minute. Ajouter les tomates, bien mélanger, couvrir et cuire pendant 2 à 3 minutes, en brassant quelques fois.

Ajouter les champignons, le sel de mer et la poudre de chili. Mélanger, couvrir et cuire, en brassant de temps à autre, pendant 4 à 5 minutes. Ajouter le garam masala et bien mélanger. Retirer du feu et servir garni de coriandre fraîche. Bon appétit!

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My Mother-In-Law’s Garam Masala

My Mother-In-Law's Garam Masala
My Mother-In-Law’s Garam Masala

I cook Indian food often. I love it. And when I started, my mother-in-law gave me some garam masala and some ginger-garlic paste, while explaining to me that those two are essential to Indian cooking, besides all the spices, obviously. Then when I was out of garam masala, I bought some at the grocery store. UGH. Once you try homemade, you really can’t go back to store-bought.

I am sharing the directions and ratios for My Mother-In-Law’s Garam Masala. Not only is it very easy to make, it also keeps nicely in the fridge. You can take some out when needed. These are approximate directions, and as I mentioned before, my mother-in-law doesn’t cook with measuring cups and spoons.

Garam masala (garam (“hot”) and masala (a mixture of spices)) is a blend of spices found throughout India, Pakistan, and other South Asian cuisines. The word garam refers to “heat” in the Ayurvedic sense of the word, meaning “to heat the body” as these spices elevate the body temperature. The ground spices used for garam masala, as well as their quantities, vary greatly by region. You will love the sweet aroma of this traditional spice mixture, as well as its distinct, spicy flavor.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to see it. Please tag @LivityGardens on Instagram and use the hashtag #LivityGardens.

You will find this garam masala in many of the recipes on Livity Gardens, including this Brinjal Fry (Indian Sautéed Eggplant), this Mung Bean Curry, and these Curry Fried Potatoes with Heirloom Tomato Sauce.

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My Mother-In-Law’s Garam Masala

  • Author: Karine K
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup coriander seeds
  • 1 1/2 stick cinnamon
  • 3032 whole cloves
  • 1820 green cardamom pods

Instructions

Place the whole spices in a skillet and toast for a minute or two, until fragrant. Transfer to a coffee grinder/spice mill. Grind until fine. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Bon appétit!

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Garam masala traditionnel de ma belle-mère

  • Author: Karine K
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 tasse de graines de coriandre
  • 1 1/2 bâton de cannelle
  • 30 à 32 clous de girofle
  • 18 à 20 gousses de cardamome

Instructions

Placer les épices dans une petite poêle à feu moyen et rôtir environ 2 minutes, jusqu’à ce qu’elles soient aromatiques. Transférer dans un moulin à café ou à épices et réduire en poudre. Conserver dans un contenant hermétique au réfrigérateur. Bon appétit!

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