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Dhingri Matar

Mushroom and green peas in a spicy tomato gravy
Servings 2 - 3
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds / jeera
  • tsp fennel seeds / saunf
  • 1 big onion chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ cup tomato puree
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp red chilly powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ¼ tsp crushed black pepper
  • 10-12 button mushrooms quartered
  • ½ cup green peas
  • 8 cashewnuts powdered
  • ¼ tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves to garnish

Instructions

  • In a kadai, heat oil and add cumin and fennel seeds. Once it sizzles, add onions and saute till they turn golden.
  • Then add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 2-3 minutes or until raw smell goes.
  • Add the tomato puree and fry for 2 minutes. Then add turmeric powder, red chilly powder, coriander powder, crushed black pepper and fry for a minute.
  • Cover and cook for 5- minutes or till the tomatoes and spices have cooked well.
  • Add the mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes. Then add the green peas, powdered cashews, ½ cup water, salt and mix well.
  • Cover and cook in medium heat until the mushrooms have cooked, about 4-5 minutes. Mushrooms will leave water, so there is no need to add more water.
  • Once the mushrooms have cooked, add garam masala and coriander leaves. Remove from heat

Notes

  • If using fresh green peas, cook them first and add to the curry.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian