Mushroom Fry Recipe

Mushroom Fry is a popular dry South Indian style curry made in under 30 minutes. Mushroom Fry is a vegetarian side dish that can be served with Rice, Roti etc. Learn to make Mushroom Fry Recipe with step by step pictures and video for easy understanding and reference.

Mushroom fry can be served as a delightful appetizer, side dish with rice or Indian bread like Roti, Nan or even as a filling for sandwiches or wraps. Enjoy! Mushroom Fry tastes great with Chapati, Roti, Rice etc.

About Mushroom Fry

Mushroom Fry is often confused with crispy deep fried mushrooms. But this Mushroom Fry is healthy stir fried mushrooms in a flavorful sauce. This mushroom fry is quick and easy to make and comes together under 30 minutes.

This Mushroom Fry is my recent try. I experimented this recipe with prawns and it came out super good so slightly tweaked the recipe and tried it with mushrooms and we all loved it, this goes well with rice / rotis. This is a dry mushroom stir fry, it is sure better than deep fry versions – now don’t under estimate it – the flavor is so good which blends well with mushrooms.

Ar first, Mittu runs miles away when I say mushrooms, but now that she has started liking it I am on the urge to try new mushroom recipes. This mushroom fry is one of her favorites next to garlic mushrooms.

The first time I tasted mushroom was at my friends house during Christmas, we 3 friends were invited for Christmas lunch, it was wide spread with so many varieties of food and mushroom masala was one of the items served. I instantly loved it and from there my relationship with mushroom started and it is still going strong though it slipped many times in between.

Mushrooms to choose

Choose mushrooms that are medium sized so that while cooking it does not break easily. The batch I had were small and tender so had to take care while stirring else it would easily turn mushy. Make sure to clean mushrooms well before using it for cooking.

Button mushrooms are the best option for mushroom fry, however you can use Portabello mushrooms or Oyster mushrooms too

Mushroom Fry Video

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Mushroom Fry Ingredients

• Mushrooms – Choose tender, fresh mushrooms.
• Curd – Use thick curd/yogurt. If your curd is watery then hung it in a cloth then use it.
• Onion, Garlic – Onion and garlic adds great flavor to this dish.
• Spice powders – The basic spice powders like turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala powders are used.
• Tempering – A basic tadka is done using cumin seeds, red chilies and curry leaves.

How to make Mushroom Fry Step by Step

1.Clean mushroom and slice each mushroom into 3-4 slices depending on how big it is. To a mixing bowl add 400 gms mushrooms along with 3/4 cup thick curd, 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, salt to taste, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala powder.

2.Mix it well so that the masala are evenly coated. Do not add water. Set aside.

3.To a pan add 1 teaspoon fennel seeds. Dry roast until crisp.

4.Crush it coarsely using a mortar and pestle and set it aside.

5.Now to the same pan add 2 tablespoon – add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds let it splutter, add few curry leaves 4 red chillies, fennel seeds powder, 1 tablespoon garlic.

6.Saute for a minute until garlic turns golden.

7.Add 1 medium sized onion finely chopped along with required salt.

8.Saute until golden.

9.Add the mushroom marinade.

10.In medium high heat give a quick saute.

11.It will start letting out water.

12.Cook covered in medium high heat for 3 mins.

13.Open give a quick stir then cook in medium heat until it becomes dry.

14.Keep stirring in between and cook until almost dry and roasted well.

15.Add 1 tablespoon coriander leaves and 1 tablespoon grated coconut. Though coconut is optional it gives a nice texture to the fry.

16.Give a quick mix and switch off.

Mushroom Fry is ready!

Expert Tips

• Check the detailed cleaning and cutting procedure of mushrooms here.
• This is spicy fry so adjust spice powders if you want to reduce hotness.
• This pairs well with phulka / white pulao / or even with plain rice.
• Mushrooms cook faster so don’t overcook. No need to add water. Mushrooms will leave out water and that’s enough for it to get cooked.
• Don’t add water while marinating just toss it that is enough.

Serving & Storage Suggestion

You can serve Mushroom Fry with Phulka, Rice, Roti, Paratha, Biryani, Pulao etc. This keeps well in room temperature for 6-8 hrs only as it has coconut. It keeps well in fridge for 2 days.

FAQS

1.What other mushroom varieties can I use for this recipe?

You can use leaf mushrooms or oyster mushrooms replacing button mushrooms.

2.Can I add any other vegetable with this?

You can add capsicum or baby corn or peas along with mushrooms for this recipe. If adding capsicum add it at the last stage just saute for a minute that is enough.

3.What can I replace curd with?

I do not have substitutes for curd here in this recipe.

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