Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Chettinad Mushroom Curry | Indian Curry Recipes

Chettinad cuisine belongs to the Chettinad region of state of Tamilnadu in India. It is known for its aromatic dishes cooked with the freshest spices and ingredients. Mainly known for its spicy non-vegetarian dishes, it is also known for its vegetarian delicacies like variety of paniyarams and rice sweets. This recipe combines the spicy masala with mushroom to make a tasty side dish. Just substitute chicken for mushroom for a indulgent spicy chicken curry.


Ingredients:
Recipe source-My sister
Mushroom - 1/2 lb, cleaned and quartered
Onions - chopped - 1 cup
Tomato - chopped - 1 cup
Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Grind to a paste:
Coriander seeds - 2 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Pepper corns - 1/4 tsp or about 10
Raw Rice - 3/4 tsp
Red chilli - 3 or 4 (based on spice level)
Shallots/Pearl onions - 6
Curry leaves - a few (optional)
Grated Coconut - 2 tbsp
Method:
Heat a tsp of oil in a non-stick pan and roast all ingredients (except coconut) under make a paste. Fry all the spices until the rice turns to a golden brown color. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Make a smooth paste adding coconut and water. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a wide pan and add the mustard seeds. When it pops, add the onions and saute until translucent. Add tomato and saute until mushy. Now add the mushroom and fry for about 3 to 4 mins. When the mushroom starts to leave water, add the ground masala and salt. Add 1 cup of water and check for salt. Allow to simmer uncovered for about 15 to 20 mins, this is an important step where all the spices meld together. Enjoy the spicy, meaty and tasty mushroom chettinad with chapathi or rice. 
Also check out my Minty Mushroom Curry and Bellpepper Mushroom Pepper Fry.


Sending this to Herbs & Flowers - Mushrooms event by PJ, guest hosted by RS of Relishing Food.
Also to Bookmarked Recipes - Every Tuesday event by Aipi & Priya.




43 comments:

  1. sure this curry is tempting...Love it with rice..Thanks for sharing...

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  2. Krithi curry looks so creamy & damn sure it will taste great!! Thanks for sharing

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  3. Rich and creamy chettinad mushroom ! I loved that Krithi.A nice side dish.

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  4. looks so spicy and yummy...very very inviting

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  5. Looks so rich and spicy... Would love it with chapathis...

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  6. Very new to me.. looks creamy and delicious.. thanks dear :)
    Indian Cuisine

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  7. Yummy curry perfect for rice n rotis

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  8. really tempting curry.........ill try with chicken.............

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  9. Curry looks so yummy! Like your masala..

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  10. Wonderful curry, i'll happilly have with some rotis..fingerlicking curry for the sure..

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  11. Delicious looking Curry...Will be a great combo with rotis..

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  12. I love mushrooms a lot but never had anything like this before. Yummy and creamy curry.

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  13. OOhhh...I love chettinad cuisine & mushrooms & this one is perfect for me!!!! The gravy looks spicy & aromatic :)
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  14. Mushrrom ......i love the veggie..lovely rich and creamy..

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  15. spicy and yummy mushroom curry...:)

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  16. Yummy..i can get the flavor of the curry from here...Slurppp

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  17. i love the spicy chettinad dishes and this one looks good krithi !!

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  18. ahh My hubby would love this :-) Mouth watering spicy curry

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  19. Hi Krithi, The mushroom curry and french toast is looking absolutely delightful. Loved the new combo of ingredients and the recipe is so nicely made and presented. Saving this recipe of urs and wud love to give ur version a try on the coming weekend for my little one, french toast for sure. Thank you so much for sharing appetizing recipes and commenting on my space. Have a great day….Sonia !!!

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  20. Creamy and delicious..gravy is really tempting.

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  21. I am not a huge mushroom fan but this sounds delicious! Plus the boy likes it, so this should be a hit.

    Sharan @ http://totefullofveggies.blogspot.com

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  22. wow, the ground gravy looks mouth watering and spicy :)

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  23. I'm big fan of chettinad products...yum!

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  24. absolutely delicious...superb recipe..

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  25. Looks so creamy ad delicious. Would love that with some roti.
    www.sunshineandsmile.com

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  26. Mushrooms are my fav veggie and this is one fingerlicking good dish, perfect for roti's..

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  27. Creamy and delicious..gravy is really tempting.

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  28. Mushroom curry looks delicious, spicy, yummy and tempting. Wonderful presentation.

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  29. Looks creamy, yet spicy, just like a chettinad recipe should be :)

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  30. i love this curry ...Looks amazing and tempting..yummy yumm!!!

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  31. Oh yea, chettinad flavors are to die for...and your mushroom curry looks just that -- totally delicious!

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  32. first time here and am ansolutely drooling at this creamy spicy dish. chettinad style and mushroom both are my fav and what a recipe to combine those two.

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  33. Wow..I am great fan of chettinad cuisines...love , this creamy,tempting mushroom curry

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  34. OMG..this looks so tempting..will just finish this in a minute's time..

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  35. Mouth watering curry...i love chettinad cuisine..

    cheers
    Nimi
    www.nimisculinaryventures.blogspot.com

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  36. Thanks for the Tips you shared about Mushroom Curry. Mushroom is one of my favorite Dish. This week-end I planned to prepare this curry. I bookmarked your link & will re-visit soon. Read one more type of Mushroom curry http://jharaphula.com/tips-to-prepare-mushroom-kasoori-methi

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