Mushroom tikka masala is one delicious main course Indian restaurant-style curry. This authentic Indian curry is rich, creamy, and makes the perfect party food.
Mushroom Tikka Masala
This is a delicious curry that requires a little preparation. Especially for marinating the vegetables so that they will absorb the flavors of the spices. Again these are rich curry that is perfect for any special occasions or party at your home. But I don't consider this as an everyday curry.
Serve this rich spicy mushroom tikka curry with tandoori roti or naan or paratha. This even goes well with steam rice.
I normally make paneer tikka masala. This time I have replaced paneer with mushroom and cauliflower. These tikka masala curries are so much drool-worthy and mouth-watering. Extremely tempting mushroom curry indeed.
What is mushroom tikka masala?
Mushroom Tikka masala is a North Indian curry that is made with marinated and roasted mushrooms cooked in red gravy. Basically, tikka refers to marinated and roasted/ grilled vegetables.
Also, you can change vegetables as per your choice. Instead of mushrooms, you can take paneer cubes, tofu cubes, cauliflower, other vegetables, etc. You can play around with ingredients and try making different tikka masala recipes.
How to make mushroom tikka masala?
I will divide the process to 3 steps largely.
I - Marinate Mushrooms in spices
II - Bake or grill or shallow fry the marinated mushrooms.
III - Prepare creamy gravy and simmer mushrooms in it.
Step I - Preparing Marinade Mixture For Mushroom Tikka Masala:
For tikka masala marinade the base is hung curd or thick Greek yogurt.
Hung curd + Ginger Garlic Paste + Coriander Powder + Cumin Powder + Red Chilli Powder + Turmeric Powder + Garam Masala + Chat Masala + Roasted Gram Flour + Lemon Juice
Add all ingredients well. whisk to a smooth paste to marinate mushroom for 30 - 45 minutes minimum. Add bell peppers, onion cubes for marinating along with mushrooms.
Step II - Preparing Mushroom Tikka:
Bake or grill or shallow fry marinated mushrooms, peppers and onion cubes. Remove from oil and place on paper napkin.
Step III - Preparation of Gravy
Prepare onion tomato paste. Simmer it with other aromatic spices. Add cashew paste to make it rich and creamy. Add mushroom tikka and simmer for some time till it absorbs all aroma and soft.
Recipe Card for Mushroom Tikka Masala
Mushroom Tikka Masala
Equipment
Ingredients
Preparation of Mushroom Tikka
- 250 gms mushroom
- 1 bell pepper cut into big cubes
- 1 onion cut into cubes
- 5 tbsp hung curd
- 2 tbsp roasted gram flour
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala
- 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation of gravy for tikka masala
- 2 medium onions finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes
- 6 - 8 cashew nuts
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp kasuri methi dry roasted
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
Instructions
Preparation of Mushroom Tikka
- Mix all ingredients mentioned above in mushroom tikka preparation section.
- Marinate mushrooms, peppers and onions for 20 -30 minutes.
- Heat 5 - 6 tbsp oil in a pan.
- Shallow fry marinated vegetables in batches.
- Remove from oil when turn golden and keep aside.
Preparation of curry gravy
- Heat 4 tbsp oil in a pan.
- Add finely chopped onion or grated onion.
- Now add ginger garlic paste.
- Saute till onion becomes translucent.
- Puree tomatoes and cashews to a fine paste.
- Add tomato cashew paste to the pan. Saute for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Add all dry spices and cook till it leaves oil on sides.
- Add little water now And simmer.
- Pour in the rest left out marination mixture to the gravy.
- Now add fried mushroom and pepper onion pieces to the pan.
- Cover with a lid and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add crushed dry roasted kasuri methi and coriander leaves.
- Mushroom Tikka Masala is ready to serve.
Nutrition
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Anu
Thank you so much for the recipe.. my family loved it.. it was yummy..
Ipsa Faujdar
Great Anu. Glad you loved this mushroom tikka masala. This is also one of my favorite dish.