Mushroom And Okra Curry Recipe

Name: Mushroom And Okra Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and roughly chopped; 2 fresh red chilies, seeded and chopped; 3/4 cup cold water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 green cardamom pods; 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 (14 ounce) can peeled and chopped tomatoes; 1 lb mushroom, halved (or quartered, if large); 8 ounces okra, washed, dried and trimmed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

4 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and roughly chopped
2 fresh red chilies, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 green cardamom pods
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (14 ounce) can peeled and chopped tomatoes
1 lb mushroom, halved (or quartered, if large)
8 ounces okra, washed, dried and trimmed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
Remove the seeds from the cardamom pods and grind in a mortar and pestle. Set aside.
2
With either a stick blender or food processor, blend the garlic, ginger and chilies with 3 tablespoons of the water, until smooth. Set aside.
3
Heat a large pan over medium to high heat, add the oil, and when hot, add the coriander and cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for a few seconds. Add the ground cumin, cardamom and turmeric and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic, ginger and chili paste, the tomatoes, the remaining water, mushrooms and okra. Mix well, bring to the boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Uncover and cook the curry for 10 minutes more, or until the okra is tender.
5
Serve hot, garnished with the cilantro and accompanied by rice and a tangy Indian relish.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped, 1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and roughly chopped, 2 fresh red chilies, seeded and chopped, 3/4 cup cold water, and more.

Yes, Mushroom And Okra Curry falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mushroom And Okra Curry

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