Mushroom Ghee Roast

Karnataka

Intermediate

Main Course

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Mushroom Ghee Roast
: A Spicy, Buttery Mangalorean Treat

Name: ~Mushroom Ghee Roast~: A Spicy, Buttery Mangalorean Treat
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Karnataka
Ingredients: 250 g Button mushrooms (cleaned and sliced); 4 tbsp Ghee; 100 mL Yoghurt; 1 Onion (finely chopped); 6 Garlic cloves (crushed into a paste); 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 4 Kashmiri red chillis (dry roasted); 3 Byadgi red chillis (dry roasted); 1/2 tsp Black peppercorns; 4 Cloves; 1/4 tsp Methi (fenugreek) seeds; 1 tsp Coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 tsp Tamarind paste; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Lemon juice; to taste Salt; 1 tsp Jaggery (optional)

75 mins

Cooking Time

Intermediate

Difficulty

Ingredients

Diet

Mushroom Ghee Roast is an aromatic, spicy delicacy from the Mangalorean and Kundapur regions of Coastal Karnataka. Tender mushrooms are simmered in a rich, buttery gravy spiced with the signature Byadgi and Kashmiri red chillies, fragrant curry leaves, warming peppercorns and cloves, and a tart hint of tamarind. If you are wondering how to make Mushroom Ghee Roast at home, this recipe is for you!

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

250 gButton mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)

4 tbspGhee

100 mLYoghurt

1Onion (finely chopped)

6Garlic cloves (crushed into a paste)

2 sprigsCurry leaves

4Kashmiri red chillis (dry roasted)

3Byadgi red chillis (dry roasted)

1/2 tspBlack peppercorns

4Cloves

1/4 tspMethi (fenugreek) seeds

1 tspCoriander seeds

1/2 tspCumin seeds

1 tspTamarind paste

1/4 tspTurmeric powder

1 tspLemon juice

to tasteSalt

1 tspJaggery (optional)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Marinate the mushrooms

In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced mushrooms, yoghurt, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Mix well, cover, and let the mushrooms marinate for 30 minutes. This helps them absorb flavour.

Step 1

Step 1: Marinate the mushrooms

30 Minutes

Step 2

Step 2: Prepare the spice paste

10 Minutes

Step 3

Step 3: Sauté onions and curry leaves

8 Minutes

Step 4

Step 4: Cook the spice paste

10 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Serve the Mushroom Ghee Roast in a traditional brass or wooden serving bowl for an authentic Mangalorean touch. Make sure to scoop up all the flavourful ghee from the pan.

Pairing Instructions

Pair the Mushroom Ghee Roast with soft neer dosa or crisp rice roti to scoop up the masala. A cooling cucumber raita or kachumber salad helps balance the heat.

Garnishing Instructions

Garnish the Ghee Roast Mushroom with a few fried curry leaves and slivers of fresh coconut for a pop of colour and texture. A sprinkle of chopped coriander leaves adds freshness.