Mushroom-400 gms (cut into halved or quarter depending on their size.) Salt to taste Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp Tandoori Masala powder-1/4 tsp (any brand)
For Gravy:-
Cashews -8 - 10 ,(soaked in milk for 30 minutes and then ground to a very fine paste add little milk) Butter / Oil-2 tsp + 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds-2 pinches Whole spices :- cloves-3 nos Cardamom-1 Cinnamon-1/2 inch stick Ginger-1/4 inch (chopped) Garlic-4 nos (chopped) Onions-1/2 large (sliced) Tomatoes-1.5 large (chopped) Red chilli powder-3/4 tsp Tandoori Masala Powder-3/4 tsp Kasoori Methi -1/2 tsp (Crushed) Sugar-1 or 2 pinch Whole Milk / Half and half / Fresh Cream-1/4 -1/2 cup Salt to taste Corineder Leaves-1 tbsp (chopped)
Method:-
Mariante the mushroom pieces with salt,turmeric powder and tandoori masala powder.Set aside for 15 minutes.
Heat 1 tbsp butter in heavy bottomed pan at medium heat.Add the cumin seeds and whole spices.Saute for 3 -4 seconds.Add chopped ginger,garlic and sliced onions.
Saute until onions starts turning light golden.Add chopped tomato pieces.Saut until tomato turns mushy and oil starts separting,about 8 - 10 minutes.
Add chilli powder,tandoori masala powder.Saute for a minute or until their raw smell is gone and switch off.Set aside to cool . Once cooled , grind to a smooth paste.
Heat 2 - 3 tsp oil / butter in the same pan and shallow fry the mushroom pieces for 5 -6 minutes or until dry.Add the ground tomato-onion mixture.Mix well. Add 3/4 cup water and salt mix well, bring to a boil. Add cashew paste and cook for a few minutes at medium-low flame.Add crushed kasoori methi and 1 -2 pinches of sugar,if using.Mix well.
Finally add milk or cream and mix.Cook for 5 minutes at low heat and switch off.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.Serve with pulav or naan ...