Cookd Mushroom Thokku
Also known as Mushroom Thokku · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamVeganLow carbGluten-freeDairy-free
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Mushroom thokku with Cookd Kulambu Chilli Masala in a thick onion, tomato and ginger garlic base. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
13 itemsCumin½ tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Finely Chopped80 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Mushroom, Halved400 grams
Coriander Leavesas needed
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Cookd Kulambu Chilli Masala1.5 tbsp
Water¼ cup
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli1
Tomato, Finely Chopped80 grams
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Contains: mushroom.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 165kcal | 660kcal |
| Protein | 4.4g | 18g |
| Carbohydrate | 10g | 40g |
| Fat | 13g | 51g |
| Fibre | 2.8g | 11g |
| Sugar | 3.7g | 15g |
Cookd masalas for mushroom
Method
- 1
In a kadai, heat oil. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let it splutter. Now add curry leaves and dry red chilli. Add onion and saute until golden brown, about 10-12 mins, followed by green chilli. Add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes away. Once the onions are golden brown, add the tomatoes and saute until soft.
CuminCurry leavesOnionGinger Garlic PasteSunflower OilDry Red ChilliTomatoMustard Seeds
- 2
Now add Cookd Kulambu Chilli Masala and mix. Add water to this and cook until the oil starts to separate. Add mushroom and mix. The water will release.
MushroomCookd Kulambu Chilli MasalaWater
- 3
Cook it till the gravy is thick again, and releases oil. Adjust salt if needed. Finish with black pepper powder and fresh coriander leaves.
Coriander LeavesBlack Pepper Powder
Before you start
- How long does Cookd Mushroom Thokku take?
- 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Cookd Mushroom Thokku serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Cookd Mushroom Thokku vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Cookd Mushroom Thokku spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Cookd Mushroom Thokku?
- 400 grams Mushroom, 1.5 tbsp Cookd Kulambu Chilli Masala, 80 grams Onion, 80 grams Tomato, 1 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Mushroom Thokku?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Cookd Mushroom Thokku?
- About 165 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- C
ChandrasekarApril 2026
nice

