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    MUSHROOM BUTTER MASALA | HOW TO MAKE MUSHROOM BUTTER MASALA

    Published: Sep 25, 2015 · Modified: Aug 13, 2022 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Mushroom Butter Masala is a rich and creamy, delicious Indian dish with full of flavors that is perfect accompaniment for steamed rice or bread varieties like naan, roti, pita bread or even dosas.

    Mushroom Butter Masala, Popular Indian dishes , onion tomato gravy, MakhaniThis is very popular Indian dish and is available in almost all Indian restaurants. You can substitute mushroom with paneer (tofu) , Gobi (Cauliflower), babycorn or even chicken in this recipe. Some even call this dish as Mushroom Makhani gravy.

    Among butter masala the most popular ones in India are paneer and chicken. But my favorite one is mushroom and chicken. I love the flavor mushroom gives to the dish.

    What are the main ingredients used for Butter Masala?

    Key ingredients are onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, cashews and milk or heavy cream. With these you can prepare any butter masala (paneer, mushroom, gobi, babycorn, tofu, chicken...)

    Can I use milk instead of cream in butter masala?

    Yes you can substitute milk for cream in butter masala and it tastes equally good. Make sure it's whole milk.

     Mushroom Masala, Vegan and gluten free Mushroom Butter Masala / Indian butter Masala / Butter Chicken / Onion Tomato Masala, Makhani

    What is the difference between tikka masala and butter masala or makhani?

    The base, the onion tomato gravy used for both the curries are the same. In butter masala you directly add or fry and add the main ingredient like paneer, mushroom, etc whereas while preparing tikka masala, you marinate the main ingredient, cook them on skewer in tandoor, grill pan or oven and then add it to the gravy.

    Can I make butter masala vegan?

    Any butter masala can be made vegan. Just substitute butter with vegan butter or cooking oil and milk or heavy cream with non-diary milk version.

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    Indian Butter Chicken masala Recipe or Butter Paneer or Masala Mushroom Gravy
    Preparation time : 30 minutes
    Serves : 3 - 4

    Ingredients for Mushroom Butter Masala

    Mushroom chopped - 10 oz
    Garlic cloves chopped - 6
    Green chilli chopped - 2
    Ginger grated -  1 inch
    Onion chopped - 1
    Tomato - 2 big or 3 small
    Cashews - 7
    Red chile powder - 1 tsp
    Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
    Turmeric Powder - ½ tsp
    Whole Milk or Heavy cream - ¼ cup (use non-diary milk for vegan version)
    Butter  - 2 tablespoon (vegans skip butter and add oil)
    Vegetable Oil - 1 tbsp
    Kasuri methi / Dried fenugreek leaves - 1 tsp
    Salt  - to taste
    Coriander leaves - for garnish

    Stepwise easy butter masala recipe

    Stepwise easy butter masala recipe

    How to make Mushroom Butter Masala | Mushroom Masala Dhaba Style

    Step I

    • Heat oil and butter in a non-stick pan. Add onion, garlic, green chilli and ginger and saute them till it becomes translucent. Add pinch of salt while sauteing so that onion cooks faster.
    • Add the mushroom and saute till it develops some color.

    Step II

    • Meanwhile grind the tomatoes and the cashews together adding little water to form a smooth paste.

    Step III

    • Add this ground paste along with red chile powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder to the cooked mushrooms and onion and bring it to nice boil. Adjust the salt and water for desired consistency. This might take about 4 to 5 minutes

    Step IV

    • Add the milk and again bring it to nice boil. Finally add the dried kasuri methi, mix well and cook for one minute or till you get the desired consistency.
    • Mushroom Butter Masala is now ready. Garnish it with coriander leaves, serve hot and enjoy.

    Tip:

    • You can substitute milk with cream.
    • Vary the spices as per your taste.
    • Vary the amount of green chilies as per your taste. You can substitute it with serrano pepper or jalapeno.
    • If you are substituting with paneer in the recipe, then add paneer in step IV after milk comes to boil.

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    Detailed Recipe for Mushroom Butter Masala | Dhaba Style Mushroom Masala

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    Mushroom Butter Masala, mushroom recipes, Indian dishes

    Mushroom Butter Masala | How To Make Mushroom Butter Masala

    Kushi
    Mushroom Butter Masala is a rich and creamy, delicious Indian dish full of flavors that perfectly accompanies steamed rice or bread varieties like naan, roti, pita bread or even dosas. This gravy can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.
     
    5 from 37 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 3
    Calories 227 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 oz Mushroom chopped lengthwise
    • 6 cloves Garlic chopped
    • 2 Green chilies chopped
    • 1 inch Ginger grated
    • 1 large Onion chopped
    • 2 large Tomatoes (or 3 small tomatoes)
    • 7 to 10 Cashews
    • 1 teaspoon Red chile powder
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder or curry powder
    • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • ¼ cup Whole Milk or Heavy Cream  (use non-diary milk for vegan version)
    • 2 tablespoon Butter (vegans skip butter and add oil)
    • 1 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Kasuri methi / Dried fenugreek leaves
    • Salt , to taste
    • Cilantro or Coriander leaves, for garnish

    Instructions
     

    Step 1

    • Heat oil and butter in a non-stick pan. Add onion, garlic, green chilli and ginger and saute them till it becomes translucent. Add pinch of salt while sauteing so that onion cooks faster.
      2 Green chilies, 1 inch Ginger grated, 1 large Onion, 2 tablespoon Butter, 1 tablespoon Oil, 6 cloves Garlic
    • Add the mushroom and saute till it develops some color
      10 oz Mushroom

    Step 2

    • Meanwhile grind the tomatoes and the cashews together adding little water to form a smooth paste.
      2 large Tomatoes, 7 to 10 Cashews

    Step 3

    • Add this ground tomato paste (from Step 2) along with red chile powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder to the cooked mushrooms and onion (from Step 1) and bring it to nice boil.
      1 teaspoon Red chile powder, 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder, ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • Adjust the salt and water for desired consistency. Simmer for about 4 to 5 minutes.
      Salt

    Step 4

    • Add the milk and again bring it to nice boil. Finally add the dried kasuri methi, mix well and cook for one minute or till you get the desired consistency
      ¼ cup Whole Milk, 1 teaspoon Kasuri methi
    • Mushroom Butter Masala is now ready. Garnish it with coriander leaves, serve hot and enjoy.
      Cilantro

    Notes

    • You can substitute milk with cream.
    • Vary the spices as per your taste.
    • More the addition of cashews, creamier and richer is the dish.
    • Vary the amount of green chilies as per your taste. You can substitute it with serrano pepper or jalapeno.
    • If you are substituting mushroom with paneer in the recipe, then add paneer in step 4 after milk comes to boil. You can saute paneer in another pan and add or add directly. Both tastes good.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 772mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1476IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jess

      January 19, 2021 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      We love making this to serve over mashed potatoes!

      Reply
    2. Sharon

      January 19, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      This mushroom masala is the perfect meatless Monday meal. I love it over cauliflower rice.

      Reply
    3. Neli Howard

      January 19, 2021 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely! Mushrooms and masala are both ways to my gustatory pleasure.

      Reply
    4. Mollyn

      March 24, 2023 at 3:25 am

      looks absolutely yummm.. thank you for your lovely recipes. just wanted to caution you, your this display pic of the recipe is being used by someone I know, to promote her kitchen... please do watermark your image.

      Reply
      • Kushi

        March 24, 2023 at 4:08 am

        Thanks for letting us know. I have given up because people keep copying our hard work content. All I ask you is to keep supporting us and share our recipes. Thank you 🙂

        Reply
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