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Cookd Mushroom Thokku

Also known as Mushroom Thokku · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamVeganLow carbGluten-freeDairy-free

Total35 min
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
Per serving165 cal
Spicemedium
Cookd Mushroom Thokku

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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 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • CuminCumin½ tsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves1 sprigs
  • OnionOnion, Finely Chopped80 grams
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • MushroomMushroom, Halved400 grams
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leavesas needed
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder½ tsp
  • Cookd Kulambu Chilli MasalaCookd Kulambu Chilli Masala1.5 tbsp
  • WaterWater¼ cup
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil3 tbsp
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli1
  • TomatoTomato, Finely Chopped80 grams
  • Mustard SeedsMustard 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.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy165kcal660kcal
Protein4.4g18g
Carbohydrate10g40g
Fat13g51g
Fibre2.8g11g
Sugar3.7g15g

Cookd masalas for mushroom

Method

  1. 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. 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. 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.

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    ChandrasekarApril 2026

    nice

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