Malayalam Mushroom Recipe
Malayalam Mushroom Recipe is a traditional Kerala style curry made with mushrooms, coconut milk, spices, curry leaves, and coconut oil, offering rich, mildly spiced flavors. I made this Malayalam Mushroom Recipe because it reminds me of home cooked food and calm family meals. I have old experience cooking this dish since my early kitchen days, learning slowly through practice.
Equipment
- Heavy bottom kadai or pan
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
- 200 g white button mushrooms washed and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 1 small tomato finely chopped
- 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 green chilies slit lengthwise
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- 1 sprig fresh curry leaves
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp Kerala spice mix
- ¾ cup thick coconut milk
- Salt as required
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
Step 1: Temper The Spices
- Heat coconut oil in a kadai over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them crackle. Toss in the curry leaves and saute for a few seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Saute The Aromatics
- Add the sliced onions, garlic, ginger-garlic paste, and green chilies. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and turn a light golden color.
Step 3: Add Tomatoes And Spices
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down and become soft. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, Kerala spice mix, and salt. Mix well and cook until the masala comes together.
Step 4: Cook The Mushrooms
- Add the sliced mushrooms along with ¼ cup of water. Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to soften and release their moisture.
Step 5: Finish With Coconut Milk And Serve
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the thick coconut milk. Gently simmer for 2–3 minutes, making sure it does not boil. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 2 minutes. Serve hot with Kerala matta rice, appam, chapati, or idiyappam.