Authentic Jharkhandi Rugda Curry with Madua Roti
Experience the earthy flavors of Jharkhand with this wild mushroom curry, simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy. Paired with wholesome finger millet flatbreads, it offers a rustic and comforting culinary journey into tribal cuisine.
60min
Total Time
4
Servings
Jharkhandi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Clean the rugda mushrooms thoroughly to remove any hidden grit and cut them into halves or quarters depending on their size.
2
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed kadhai until it reaches smoking point, then lower the heat and let it cool slightly.
3
Add cumin seeds and let them splutter, followed by the chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.
4
Add the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies, cooking for another minute until the raw aroma disappears.
5
Stir in the turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder, splashing a little water to prevent the spices from burning.
6
Pour in the tomato puree and cook the masala until oil separates from the edges.
7
Add the prepared rugda mushrooms to the pan and toss well to coat them thoroughly with the spicy masala.
8
Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to release their natural juices and tenderize.
9
Add a cup of warm water for gravy, season with salt, and simmer for another 10 minutes until the gravy thickens.
10
Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before turning off the heat.
11
Prepare the madua rotis by kneading ragi flour with warm water, rolling them out, and cooking them on a hot griddle until puffed and cooked through.
12
Serve the hot rugda curry alongside freshly made ragi rotis.
Ingredients
500g rugda mushrooms (or button mushrooms), washed and quartered
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, pureed
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies, slit
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
3 tbsp mustard oil
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
2 cups ragi (madua) flour for the roti
Warm water as needed for kneading
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