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

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. 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.