Rugda Curry

Wild termite mound mushroom curry. Iconic monsoon Jharkhand dish.

Time 40 min · Serves 4 · 156 kcal · Jharkhand

Ingredients

Garnish

• Coriander Leaves (optional) (garnish) — 2 tbsp (chopped)

Main

• onion — 2 piece (chopped)
• Rugra (Fresh Wild Jharkhand Mushroom) — 500 g (chopped)
• Tomato — 2 piece (chopped)
• coriander powder — 1 tsp (ground)
• Garlic — 1 tsp (ground)
• Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tsp (ground)
• Turmeric Powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)
• Ginger — 1 tsp (ground)
• salt (optional) (whole)

Tempering

• Mustard Oil — 2 tbsp (whole)
• Cumin Seeds — 1 tsp (whole)

Method

1. Wash and prepare all ingredients for Rugda Curry. Chop vegetables, marinate protein if needed.
2. Heat oil in a kadhai or heavy-bottomed pan. Add tempering spices — let them splutter.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste, sauté for a minute until raw smell disappears.
5. Add tomatoes and cook until oil separates from the masala.
6. Add dry spice powders — turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder. Mix well.
7. Add the main ingredient. Mix well and coat with masala.
8. Add water as needed. Cover and cook on medium flame until done.
9. Adjust salt and spices. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

Common questions

Rugda Curry ko English mein kya kehte hain?

रुग्द करी ko English mein Rugda Curry likhte hain.

Ek plate Rugda Curry mein kitni calories hoti hain?

156 kcal per plate.

Kitna time lagta hai?

40 min lagta hai — 15 min taiyari, 25 min pakana.

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