Dhingri Mutter
by Tarla Dalal
Known by its various names world over the mushroom or Khumbh is also known as Dhingri in Punjabi cooking. Every cuisine has its version of a mushroom dish. If not traditionally used they have slowly been included in these cuisines. Mushroom does not require too much cooking time making a quick and easy to prepare vegetable. Mutter has been combined with mushroom in this delectable dish that uses curds, which gives it a tangy flavour. The cashew nut paste helps give the dish its lovely texture.
Dhingri Mutter recipe - How to make Dhingri Mutter
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Serves 4.
For the gravy
4 tsp oil
1 cup sliced onions
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 tbsp chirongi nuts (charoli)
1 green chilli, roughly chopped
2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
1 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
Other ingredients
1 tbsp butter
2 cups mushrooms (khumbh), cut into quarters
1 cup boiled green peas
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of garam masala
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tbsp fresh cream
salt to taste
- Main Procedure
For the gravy
- For the gravy
- Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan, add the onions and sauté till they turn golden brown. Keep aside.
- Combine the tomatoes, charmagaz, green chillies, red chillies, ginger and garlic with ½ cup of water and simmer on a low flame for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cool, add the browned onions and blend in a mixture to a smooth paste.
- Heat the remaining 2 tsp of oil in a pan and sauté this paste for 15 to 20 minutes or till the oil begins to separate from the gravy. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Heat the butter in a pan, add the mushrooms and peas and sauté till the mushrooms and peas are almost done.
- Add the prepared gravy, tomato ketchup, chilli powder, Punjabi garam masala, coriander, cream, salt and ½ cup water and mix well.
- Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring continuously.
- Serve hot.
Energy | 178 cal |
Protein | 5.5 g |
Carbohydrates | 12.9 g |
Fiber | 4.1 g |
Fat | 12.2 g |
Cholesterol | 7.5 mg |
Vitamin A | 388.5 mcg |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
Vitamin B3 | 1.7 mg |
Vitamin C | 13.6 mg |
Folic Acid | 18.9 mcg |
Calcium | 43.7 mg |
Iron | 1.5 mg |
Magnesium | 34.5 mg |
Phosphorus | 120 mg |
Sodium | 112.9 mg |
Potassium | 241.7 mg |
Zinc | 0.4 mg |
Tasty combo of green peas and mushroom in a rich gravy.