Kummu Curry
Veg
Vegan
A rich and spicy mushroom curry, Kummu Curry is a staple in Coorgi cuisine, highlighting the earthy flavor of locally sourced mushrooms.
Cuisines
Coorgi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 250 grams | button mushrooms, cleaned and quartered |
| 1 tablespoon | vegetable oil |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | black pepper powder |
| 1 medium | onion, finely chopped |
| 1 medium | tomato, finely chopped |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 inch | ginger, minced |
| 1 cup | coconut milk |
| 1 teaspoon | salt to taste |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
- 3 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 4 Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and black pepper powder.
- 7 Add the quartered mushrooms and stir well to coat them with the spices.
- 8 Pour in the coconut milk and add salt to taste.
- 9 Simmer the curry on low heat for about 15-20 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked through.
- 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of tamarind extract towards the end of cooking.