Kabhi-kabhi mann karta hai kuch spicy, chatpata aur restaurant-style khane ka, lekin bahar jaane ka mood nahi hota. Aise time par kadhai mushroom ek perfect choice ban jaata hai.
Mushroom ki soft texture, capsicum ki crunch aur freshly ground masalon ka flavour—ye sab milkar is dish ko bilkul dhaba-style bana dete hain. Sabse achhi baat? Ye recipe simple ingredients me, ghar par easily ban jaati hai.
Agar aap paneer se thoda break chahte ho ya mushroom lovers ho, to ye recipe aapke liye hi hai ❤️
🍄 About
Ye ek popular North Indian sabzi hai jo kadhai masala ke saath banayi jaati hai. Is dish ka naam “kadhai” isliye pada kyunki traditionally ise iron kadhai me high flame par banaya jaata hai.
Isme main role hota hai:
Fresh mushrooms
Shimla mirch (capsicum)
Onion-tomato base
Coarsely ground kadhai masala
Paneer ke comparison me mushroom thoda light hota hai aur digestion ke liye bhi achha mana jaata hai. Isi wajah se kadhai mushroom healthy aur tasty dono hai.
🧺 Ingredients (servings 3-4)
🥬 Main Ingredients
250 g mushrooms (cleaned & sliced)
1 large onion (petals me cut)
1 green capsicum (thick strips)
2 medium tomatoes (puree)
2 tbsp oil or butter
🌶️ Masale
1½ tbsp coriander seeds
4–5 dry red chillies
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
🌿 Garnish
Fresh coriander leaves
Julienne ginger (optional)
🔧 Tools Required
Heavy-bottom kadhai or pan
Grinder (for masala)
Spatula
Knife & chopping board
🔗 Recommended Tools
⏱ Timing
| Process | Time |
|---|
| Prep Time | 15 mins |
| Cooking Time | 20 mins |
| Total Time | 35 mins |
🍳 How to Make Veg Kadhai Mushroom – Step by Step
⭐ Step 1: Prepare Kadhai Masala
Dry roast coriander seeds aur dry red chillies until aromatic.
Thanda hone par coarsely grind kar lo. Ye hi hai asli kadhai flavour.
⭐ Step 2: Cook Mushrooms
Kadhai me 1 tsp oil heat karo, mushrooms add karo aur high flame par sauté karo jab tak moisture release hokar dry na ho jaye.
Side me nikaal lo.
⭐ Step 3: Make the Base
Same kadhai me oil add karo.
Onion petals daal kar thoda crunchy rehne tak sauté karo, phir ginger-garlic paste add karo.
Tomato puree daal kar masala oil chhodne tak bhuno.
⭐ Step 4: Add Masala & Veggies
Ab ground kadhai masala, turmeric, red chilli powder aur salt add karo.
Cooked mushrooms aur capsicum daal kar high flame par toss karo.
⭐ Step 5: Final Touch
Garam masala aur thoda pani add karo (semi-dry consistency ke liye).
2–3 minute pakne do.
Fresh coriander aur ginger se garnish karo.
Ab aapki kadhai mushroom bilkul ready hai 😍
🍽 Serving Suggestions
Butter naan
Tandoori roti
Plain paratha
Jeera rice
Ye dish dry bhi achhi lagti hai aur thodi gravy ke saath bhi.
💪 Nutritional Value (Approx per serving)
- Calories: 160–180 kcal
- Protein: 6–7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbs: 12 g
Mushrooms low-calorie hote hain aur immune system ke liye bhi beneficial hote hain.
⭐ Pro Tips for Best Kadhai Mushroom
- Mushrooms ko dhone ke baad poori tarah sukha lo
- Pehle mushrooms alag se sauté karo
- Capsicum ko overcook na karein
- Freshly ground masala hi use karein
- High flame par cooking se dhaba-style taste aata hai
📝 Notes
- Paneer add karna ho to 100 g paneer cubes add kar sakte ho
- Extra smoky flavour ke liye dhungar method use kar sakte ho
- Leftover curry fridge me 1 day tak rakh sakte ho
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❓ FAQs
Q1. Mushroom watery ho jaata hai, kya karein?
High flame par sauté karo aur salt baad me add karo.
Q2. Kadhai mushroom bina onion ke ban sakti hai?
Haan, but onion petals flavour badhate hain.
Q3. Ye recipe Jain friendly hai?
Ginger-garlic aur onion skip karke bana sakte ho.
Q4. Kaunsa mushroom best hai?
Button mushroom sabse best rehta hai.
🏁 Conclusion
Veg kadhai mushroom ek aisi recipe hai jo simple hote hue bhi special lagti hai. Fresh masalon ka flavour, mushroom ki softness aur capsicum ka crunch—sab milkar is dish ko restaurant-level bana dete hain.
Agar aap mushroom lover ho ya kuch naya veg try karna chahte ho, to ye kadhai mushroom recipe zaroor try karein.
Taste guaranteed, compliments pakke ❤️