Mushroom Pasanda Recipe (Butter Fried Mushrooms in Tomato Almonds and Cream Gravy)

Step 1: To begin making the Mushroom Pasada, first soak the pinch of saffron in 3 tablespoons of warm milk

Step 2: Set this aside to allow the saffron to infuse into the milk

Step 3: Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan; add the ginger, onion and garlic and stir fry until the onions are tender and soft

Step 4: Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped almonds and green chilies and saute until the tomatoes are cooked through and soft

Step 5: Once done, turn off the heat and allow the tomato mixture to cool

Step 6: Once cooled, add the mixture in a blender to get a smooth puree

Step 7: We now have the partial pasanda masala ready

Step 8: Next, thoroughly wash the mushrooms and drain them

Step 9: Slice the larger button mushrooms in half and retain the smaller ones to use whole

Step 10: In a heavy bottom pan, warm the butter

Step 11: Add the mushrooms to it and sauté on a high heat for 6-7 minutes

Step 12: The mushrooms will immediately release water

Step 13: Keep tossing them till the water has completely evaporated

Step 14: Take the mushrooms off the heat and keep aside

Step 15: In the same pan, heat a teaspoon of oil, and add the cumin seeds, cinnamon, bay leaf, and peppercorns

Step 16: Toss them for few seconds

Step 17: Next add the ground onion tomato paste and continue to sauté for 3-4 minutes

Step 18: Add the turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder and mix

Step 19: Cook the gravy for 4-5 minutes until you smell the aromas coming through

Step 20: Next, add the butter-sauteed mushrooms, salt and 3/4 cup of warm water

Step 21: Mix it all together and bring the gravy to a brisk boil

Step 22: Continue to simmer for 5 minutes until the Mushroom Pasanda curry has reached a desired consistency

Step 23: Lastly, top the gravy with sugar, garam masala powder, kasoori methi, saffron infused milk and cream

Step 24: Mix well and cook for another for another 3-4 minutes

Step 25: Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste

Step 26: Serve the Mushroom Pasanda along with Naan or Tawa paratha or a simple Jeera Pulao