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