Mushroom Masala

Description

Mushroom Masala is a richly spiced vegetarian curry made with mushrooms simmered in a thick onion-tomato gravy, commonly prepared in South Indian homes and restaurants. Known for its deep, earthy flavor and hearty texture, this dish is a popular non-meat alternative in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra-style vegetarian cooking.

Fresh button mushrooms are cleaned and sautéed, then added to a masala base made from caramelized onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and spice powders like coriander, chili, and garam masala. Curry leaves, green chilies, and a drizzle of coconut or groundnut oil bring regional character to the dish. The gravy is slow-cooked until it thickens and coats the mushrooms evenly.

Mushroom Masala pairs well with chapati, parotta, jeera rice, or ghee rice, and remains a staple in urban vegetarian eateries across Coimbatore, Madurai, and Kochi, as well as among South Indian families in Mississauga, Brampton, and Edmonton.