Kummu Curry

Kummu Curry

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

Build a full meal around Kummu Curry

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Button Mushroom 250 grams Button Mushroom , cleaned and quartered
vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
black pepper powder 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , minced
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
salt 1 teaspoon Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
  3. 3 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  4. 4 Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  5. 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
  6. 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and black pepper powder.
  7. 7 Add the quartered mushrooms and stir well to coat them with the spices.
  8. 8 Pour in the coconut milk and add salt to taste.
  9. 9 Simmer the curry on low heat for about 15-20 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked through.
  10. 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.