Mushroom or Button Mushrooms that we get in India are the most commonly available type of mushrooms. It has a very mellow taste when eaten raw. But when you cook these mushrooms, the mushroom stock is very flavorful and gives a woodsy, earthy taste, that some may not like a lot. Mushrooms are also called Dhingri in Hindi and you might find a lot of mushroom recipes making way into the hotel menus now compared to 10-15 years back.
There are a number of mushroom varieties. Oyster Mushrooms, Shitaki Mushrooms, and Portebello are some of the other common mushroom varieties used in cooking. Portobello mushrooms are best used for grilling as they are large in size and meaty.
Button Mushrooms are ow on calories and high in Potassium and Vitamin B-6. Per 100 gms, Button Mushrooms have almost not fat (0.3 gms) and a lot of protien (3.1gms). This makes it a perfect filler for your in-between meals and also for soups and salads.
Indian Mushroom Recipes
There are various ways you can cook mushroom with an Indian taste profile. We will see some common Indian curries and how you can cook mushroom in the recipes. But I also prefer to eat mushrooms raw in sandwiches and salads. Checkout these Mushroom Curry recipes and give it your own twist.
Matar Mushroom Recipe
The traditional Aloo Matar get a new avatar. Get rid of the potatoes and replace them with fresh button mushrooms. The sweetness of green peas complements the mushrooms well in this curry. If you are making a Mushroom recipe for the first time, make sure you add them in the end and cook only for a few minutes. But if you like the taste of mushrooms, saute half of the mushrooms with a sprinkle of salt so that you can use the mushroom juice to flavor the curry.
Mushroom Manchurian
If you are a fan of Gobhi Manchurian, you will love these soft and spicy veggie floating in the Manchurian sauce. A favorite Indo-Chinese dish, mushroom manchurian is a quick recipe. The dry version can, of course, be a perfect snack for your parties.
Simple Sauted Mushroom Recipe
Well, you can argue whether this is an Indian recipe or not, but the thing it is so simple that there is not reason to assign any specific cuisine to this one. This one of my favorite preparations and the best choice when I want quick veggie for dinner or lunch without spending a lot of time on cooking. You can do without the wine.
Mushroom Biryani Recipe
Rice is an integral part of Indian cooking. So we have to have some rice recipes. And what can be more elaborate and Indian than a Biryani. The woodsy and somewhat meaty flavor of the Mushrooms is the perfect substitute for chicken or lamb in the flavorful Biryani. Checkout this mushroom Biryani recipe on KamalKitchen.
Palak Mushroom Recipe
Another simple Mushroom recipe that you will love to make in your kitchen. Quick, easy, and with only a few ingredients, the sauted spinach mushroom is a healthy recipe that you will love.
Dhingri Chole – Chikpea Mushroom Curry
Chikpea curry or Chole is another mainstay in most Indian kitchens. Although people form different regions make it with different flavor profiles, Chikpea is a permanent feature in most. Adding Dhingri or mushrooms will give you a completely new taste to this common curry and also add some veggies to the meal.
Mushroom Sandwich
Mix in cheese and most things taste good. But Mushrooms taste just delicious with cheese sauce. The gooey oozing cheese bind the grilled mushrooms and onions and also adds its unique flavor to this simple dish you can make for an evening snack or as a working lunch with a side of fruit.
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