Jharkhandi Rugda Aloo Curry
An earthy monsoon delicacy from the Chota Nagpur plateau featuring wild puffball mushrooms cooked with tender potatoes. Simmered in a robust garlic-mustard gravy, this traditional tribal specialty offers an irresistible, deeply savory flavor profile.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Jharkhandi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Thoroughly wash the rugda mushrooms multiple times in cold water to remove any soil, then pat dry and cut them into halves.
2
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it reaches smoking point, then lower the heat slightly.
3
Add cumin seeds and let them crackle, then stir in the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4
Add the ginger-garlic paste and the prepared yellow mustard paste; cook for 2 minutes until the raw aroma dissipates.
5
Mix in tomato puree along with turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Cook until oil separates from the masala base.
6
Add the rugda mushrooms and boiled potato cubes to the pan, tossing gently to coat them thoroughly with the spicy sauce.
7
Pour in one cup of warm water, cover with a tight lid, and simmer on medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes until the mushrooms absorb the spices.
8
Sprinkle garam masala and chopped fresh coriander leaves over the curry, stir gently, and serve hot with steamed rice or phulkas.
Ingredients
250g Rugda (wild puffball mushrooms) or button mushrooms, thoroughly cleaned and halved
2 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled, and cubed
2 tbsp mustard oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp yellow mustard seeds, ground to a smooth paste with little water
2 medium tomatoes, pureed
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
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