Authentic Jharkhandi Rugda Masala with Warm Wheat Roti
Savor the earthy flavors of Jharkhand with this wild mushroom curry, simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy. Best enjoyed warm with freshly made wheat rotis.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Jharkhandi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it reaches smoking point, then lower the heat slightly.
2
Add cumin seeds and let them sputter, followed by the slit green chilies and finely chopped onions.
3
Sauté the onions until golden brown, then add the ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw aroma disappears.
4
Stir in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder, mixing well with the onion base.
5
Pour in the tomato puree and cook the masala until oil separates from the edges.
6
Add the halved rugda mushrooms to the pan and toss them well to coat with the spiced masala.
7
Cover the pan and let the mushrooms cook in their own juices on medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
8
Add a little warm water to adjust the gravy consistency, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
9
Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before turning off the heat.
10
Serve hot alongside freshly prepared wheat rotis.
Ingredients
500 grams fresh rugda mushrooms, washed and halved
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, pureed
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies, slit
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1.5 teaspoons red chili powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
3 tablespoons mustard oil
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Warm wheat rotis for serving
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