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Mushroom Tikka Masala

Mushroom and bell pepper simmered in a rich cashew-tomato tikka masala gravy, finished with garam masala and kasuri methi. A vegetarian take on the classic tikka masala, popular across North Indian restaurants.

Time 65 min · Serves 11 · 110 kcal · North India, Multiple States

Ingredients

Garnish

Main

Tempering

Method

  1. To begin making Mushroom Tikka Masala Recipe (Mushroom & Bell Peppers In Spicy Tomato Gravy), prep up with all the ingredients and start with marinating the mushrooms.In a large mixing bowl, add all the marinade ingredients, except mushrooms.
  2. Sauté for a few seconds.Add the chopped onions, green chillies, ginger, garlic and cashew nuts; fry for a few minutes till lightly roasted and the onions turn soft and cashews light brown.
  3. Remove from flame and let cool.Once cooled a bit, place the fried mixture in a blender jar and blend to a fine paste; there is no need to add any water as the moisture in the tomatoes is enough to make a smooth creamy paste.
  4. Keep aside.Preparing the Mushroom Tikka MasalaNow, heat the same saucepan with about 2 teaspoons of oil.
  5. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated mushroom (if there is marinade left in the bowl, do not add this; you can add this in the tikka masala gravy later) and fry on medium high heat, stirring continuously.When the mushrooms starts to wilt, it will start to release water.
  6. Keep stirring.Once most of the moisture is gone, add the cubed capsicum and sauté again for a few minutes till the mixture is well roasted.At this stage, switch off flame and keep these roasted mushrooms and capsicum aside.
  7. Adjust the consistency of the gravy according to how thin or thick you want it.
  8. At this stage, if you have any leftover marinade, you can add that too.Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and stir in the sautéed mushrooms and bell pepper mixture.Mix well, adjust the salt and heat on medium high, until the mixture is heated through; about 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. You can even pair it with steamed basmati rice.

Common questions

Mushroom Tikka Masala ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मशरूम टिक्का मसाला (मसालेदार टमाटर की ग्रेवी में मशरूम और शिमला मिर्च) ko English mein Mushroom Tikka Masala likhte hain.
Ek plate Mushroom Tikka Masala mein kitni calories hoti hain?
110 kcal per plate.
Kitna time lagta hai?
65 min lagta hai — 40 min taiyari, 25 min pakana.

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