Gucchi Sabzi

Gucchi Sabzi

Gucchi Sabzi

Veg Vegan

Dried morel mushrooms (gucchi) — among the most prized and expensive fungi in the world — rehydrated and cooked in a gentle mustard oil gravy with mild spices. Earthy, intensely aromatic, and deep with umami, gucchi from the Kullu-Manali forests commands extraordinary prices.

Cuisines

Himachali Kashmiri

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 40 min Total: 70 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Morel Mushroom 50 grams Morel Mushroom , dried
water 1 cup Water , warm
ghee 2 tablespoons Ghee
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , finely chopped
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
Yogurt 1/2 cup Yogurt , whisked
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the dried morel mushrooms under running water to remove any dirt.
  2. 2 Soak the mushrooms in warm water for about 30 minutes, then drain and reserve the soaking liquid.
  3. 3 Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat and add the chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Stir in the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate.
  6. 6 Add the soaked mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  7. 7 Pour in the reserved soaking liquid and bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. 8 Reduce the heat and add the whisked yogurt gradually, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
  9. 9 Season with salt to taste and let the sabzi simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the flavors are well combined.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or Indian bread.

Tips

Ensure the yogurt is at room temperature to prevent curdling when added to the hot mixture.