Mushroom Masala (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Step 1

Blend onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and serrano pepper to a fine paste in a blender like Vitamix.

Step 2

Discard the water used for soaking cashews.

Step 3

Blend the cashews with water into a smooth paste.

Step 4

Turn on the Instant Pot on saute mode on normal setting.

Step 5

Once it is hot, add oil to the Instant Pot liner.

Step 6

After the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, and saute for a few seconds until the seeds crackle.

Step 7

Add the blended onion-tomato puree to the Instant Pot liner.

Step 8

Add the spices - coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder.

Step 9

Saute for about 4-5 minutes until the moisture evaporates.

Step 10

Add the cashew paste and mix well.

Step 11

Add water and deglaze the bottom of the pot with a spatula.

Step 12

Add the mushrooms and salt and mix well.

Step 13

Press cancel and come out of the saute mode.

Step 14

Close and lock the lid with the pressure release valve in the sealing position.

Step 15

Cook on the high-pressure mode for 5 minutes. (set "keep warm" to on).

Step 16

Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes and then release the remaining pressure manually by moving the pressure release valve to the venting position until the silver pin drops.

Step 17

Add the garam masala and mix well.

Step 18

While serving garnish with chopped cilantro.

Step 19

Heat a pan on medium heat.

Step 20

Once it is hot, add oil.

Step 21

After the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, and saute for a few seconds until the seeds crackle.

Step 22

Add the blended onion-tomato puree and stir it.

Step 23

Add the spices - coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder.

Step 24

Saute for about 4-5 minutes until the moisture evaporates.

Step 25

Add the cashew paste and mix well.

Step 26

Add water and deglaze the bottom of the pan with a spatula.

Step 27

Add the mushrooms and salt and mix well.

Step 28

Cover the pan with a lid and cook on the medium heat for 10-12 minutes.

Step 29

Stir occasionally.

Step 30

Once mushrooms are well cooked, add the garam masala and mix well.

Step 31

While serving garnish with chopped cilantro.