Mushroom cashew masala curry / Mushroom kaaju masala / How to prepare mushroom cashew masala with step by step pictures

Mushrooms are rich in powerful nutrients , minerals and with low calories . Yes , mushrooms are fat free , cholesterol free and gluten free

Refer here how to clean and cut the mushrooms

Here is the step by step procedure to make delicious mushroom cashew/kaaju masala recipe

Ingredients:

Button Mushrooms	1 cup chopped
Onions	2
Tomatoes	2
Cashews / Kaaju	15 – 20
Garam masala	½ tbsp
Red chilli powder	1½ tsp (as per taste)
Green cardamom (elachi)	3
Cloves	4
Bay leaf	1
Cinnamon stick	½ inch
Ginger garlic paste	2 tsp
Oil	3 tbsp
Salt	As per taste

 
Method:

• Clean and cut mushrooms . 

        how to clean and cut the mushrooms

              

• Soak eight broken cashew nuts in warm water for 2 hours .

                     

• Grind tomatoes and soaked cashews into smooth paste and keep it aside.

                    

• In a pan heat oil and then add whole garam masala like green cardamoms, cloves , cinnamon stick and bay leaves.When they splutter add chopped onions.

               

• Add 1 tbsp salt and fry the onions until they become transparent.

              

• Add ginger and garlic paste and fry for another 2 mins.

                        

• Now add cashew tomato puree. Mix well and cook this for 7-8 mins or until the oil gets separated.

               

• Add red chilli powder , garam masala and mix well.

• Now add chopped mushrooms.

• Mix well until the gravy gets properly coated to the mushrooms.Add the broken cashew peices.

• Cover with a lid and cook for 5 mins in a low to medium flame.
• Now open the lid and add the water depending on the gravy consistency you like. Checkout salt.

• Cover with lid and cook until gravy thickens.

• Mushroom cashew / kaaju masala is ready to serve.