Authentic Jharkhandi Rugra Masala with Warm Madua Roti
Discover the rustic flavors of Jharkhand with this earthy, protein-rich mushroom curry simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy. Paired with wholesome finger millet flatbreads, it offers a truly authentic tribal culinary experience.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Jharkhandi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed kadhai until smoking point, then let it cool slightly.
2
Add cumin seeds and let them sputter in the hot oil.
3
Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies, cooking for another minute until raw aroma disappears.
5
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder, splashing a tablespoon of water to prevent the spices from burning.
6
Pour in the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala base.
7
Add the cleaned rugra 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 absorb the flavors.
9
Uncover, adjust salt, and sprinkle garam masala over the curry, stirring gently for 2 more minutes.
10
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve piping hot alongside warm madua rotis.
Ingredients
500 grams fresh rugra (local button mushrooms), thoroughly cleaned 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 tablespoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
3 tablespoons mustard oil
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
4 warm madua roti (finger millet flatbreads) to serve
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.