Mushroom masala is a vegan and gluten-free Indian curry. It goes well with Indian bread or rice. Check out how to make this quick and easy mushroom masala recipe in the Instant Pot and the stovetop.
Blend onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and serrano pepper to a fine paste in a blender like Vitamix.
Make cashew paste
Discard the water used for soaking cashews.
Blend the cashews with water into a smooth paste.
Making curry in the Instant Pot
Turn on the Instant Pot on saute mode on normal setting.
Once it is hot, add oil to the Instant Pot liner.
After the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, and saute for a few seconds until the seeds crackle.
Add the blended onion-tomato puree to the Instant Pot liner.
Add the spices - coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder.
Saute for about 4-5 minutes until the moisture evaporates.
Add the cashew paste and mix well.
Add water and deglaze the bottom of the pot with a spatula.
Add the mushrooms and salt and mix well.
Press cancel and come out of the saute mode.
Close and lock the lid with the pressure release valve in the sealing position.
Cook on the high-pressure mode for 5 minutes. (set "keep warm" to on).
Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes and then release the remaining pressure manually by moving the pressure release valve to the venting position until the silver pin drops.
Add the garam masala and mix well.
While serving garnish with chopped cilantro.
Making curry on stovetop
Heat a pan on medium heat.
Once it is hot, add oil.
After the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, and saute for a few seconds until the seeds crackle.
Add the blended onion-tomato puree and stir it.
Add the spices - coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder.
Saute for about 4-5 minutes until the moisture evaporates.
Add the cashew paste and mix well.
Add water and deglaze the bottom of the pan with a spatula.
Add the mushrooms and salt and mix well.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook on the medium heat for 10-12 minutes.
Stir occasionally.
Once mushrooms are well cooked, add the garam masala and mix well.