Matar Mushroom A Delicious Vegan And Gluten Free Curry Recipe

As the weather is changing, every next person around me has caught flu. I also recovered from it a few days back and now Amit is down with it. Before marriage, my father used to make very hot and spicy Rasam whenever anyone in the family had flu. It’s deliciously hot with a lot of freshly ground spices and one bowl of soup was more effective than all the antibiotics. Now that I am staying away from my parents, I miss that Rasam whenever I catch a cold or have a fever. Next time when I visit them, I will make sure to take my father’s Rasam recipe and post it on my blog. Until I get that recipe, I have to survive on my own recipes. So last night I prepared a hot and comforting vegan Indian curry for Amit – Matar mushroom. Who doesn’t love a bowl of steaming hot, delicious, tangy curry with some rice/ roti or naan? There are different types of vegetarian curries in India but a few like matar mushroom are more popular than the others.

What is matar mushroom?

Matar mushroom is a vegan Indian curry recipe made with green peas and button mushrooms. The sauce of mushroom matar is made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a few Indian spices. Though I have shared the recipe with gravy, you can also make semi-dry or dry matar mushroom by adjusting the amount of water. It’s eaten in every form. There is a different way of making this curry in every region of India. The recipe which I have shared here is a North Indian-style Mushroom curry.

What to serve with this vegan curry?

This mushroom curry can be served with any rice dish like jeera rice or plain steamed rice. You can eat it with roti/ naan/ or any other Indian flatbread too. It can also be enjoyed as a hearty, comforting vegan mushroom soup. Make and enjoy this delicious vegan curry at home on a cold night with family & friends. And, if you are looking for vegan fall recipes, then this is a perfect recipe.

Is it a vegan dish?

The recipe which I have shared here is vegan and most of the people make it vegan. However, if you are a vegan and are planning to order Matar mushroom masala from a restaurant make sure to confirm that their preparation is vegan. Some people add cream to the gravy and also use ghee (clarified butter) as a medium to cook Indian curries.

Can it be made in a pressure cooker?

Yes, matar mushroom can be made in a pressure cooker. It fastens the process. I made it in a normal pot for years but have recently discovered that it tastes even better if made in a pressure cooker. To make mushroom matar in a pressure cooker, the process will be the same till you add water. After that just put on the lid and cook until two whistles on medium flame. The number of whistles may vary depending upon the type and capacity of the cooker you are using and also the weather and altitude of the place where you live. You can also cook it in an instant pot.

More easy mushroom recipes

If you also like mushrooms and looking for more easy mushroom recipes then don’t miss to check the following recipes on my blog:

More Indian recipes for winters

One of my favorite things about Indian winters is the variety of vegetables available in the market. If you also want to try some comforting Indian recipes this winter then you may like the recipes below: