Authentic Jharkhandi Rugra Masala
A delightful tribal delicacy from Jharkhand featuring locally foraged button-like mushrooms simmered in a robust, spiced onion-tomato gravy. Packed with earthy flavours, this rustic curry pairs wonderfully with steaming hot rice.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Jharkhandi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until smoking point, then reduce heat slightly.
2
Add cumin seeds and let them splutter, followed by slit green chilies.
3
Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw aroma disappears.
5
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder, splashing a little water to prevent the spices from burning.
6
Pour in the tomato puree and cook until oil separates from the masala base.
7
Add the halved rugra mushrooms to the pan and toss well to coat them thoroughly with the spices.
8
Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to release their natural juices and soften.
9
Sprinkle garam masala, adjust salt, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving hot with rice.
Ingredients
500g rugra (button mushrooms/truffles), thoroughly washed and halved
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
1.5 tsp red chili powder
1.5 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
3 tbsp mustard oil
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.