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Mushroom Aur Matar ki Bhaaji
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Mushroom Aur Matar ki Bhaaji

🇮🇳 Indian

Mushrooms and peas dry-tossed with ginger, the quick winter bhaaji of Punjab. The kind of homely bhaji that disappears fastest off the thali. Serve hot with rotis, dal and a wedge of lemon.

Prep 15 min Cook 27 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Ginger2-inch piece
  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Green Peas1 cup
  • Mushrooms250 g, quartered
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and cut the mushrooms into even, bite-size pieces so everything cooks at the same pace.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a wide kadhai and crackle cumin seeds; fry the onions till lightly golden.

  3. 3

    Tip in the ginger garlic paste and green chilies, then the spices — fry until the oil separates at the edges.

  4. 4

    Add the mushrooms and the green peas, toss to coat in the masala, cover and cook on low, stirring twice, until tender.

  5. 5

    Finish with garam masala, cilantro and a knob of butter for gloss.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lemon or lime right before serving wakes up every other flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Matar Mushroom Masala | Easy And Quick Masala Mushroom Curry | Mushroom Matar Curry · on YouTube