Here is the recipe for Mushroom Theeyal or Varutharacha Mushroom Curry. All Mushroom lovers should try out this recipe. It tastes as good as any non-vegetarian curry. Don’t be surprised if you mistake it for Beef Curry. The recipe is similar to Vegetable Theeyal except that I have used Garam Masala Powder and Meat Masala Powder.
Mushroom Theeyal
Ingredients
- Fresh Mushrooms (Any Variety) – 1 lb/16 oz (Approx 1/2 kg)
- Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Diced Onions – 1 medium
- Slit Green Chillies – 2 (Alter according to your spice tolerance)
- Curry Leaves – A few
- Tamarind – Gooseberry sized ball / Tamarind Paste – 2 tbsp
- Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp
- Black Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Meat Masala Powder – 1 tbsp (Optional – I used Eastern Meat Masala Powder)
- Home Made Garam Masala Powder – 1 tsp
- Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tbsp
- Oil – 2 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
- Water – as needed
For dry roasting and grinding
- Grated Coconut – 1 cup
- Garlic – 2 small pods
- Shallots – 2 to 4
- Curry Leaves – A few
- Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Coriander Powder – 2 t [...]
