How long does Kumbh Kaju Masala take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kumbh Kaju Masala serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kumbh Kaju Masala vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kumbh Kaju Masala 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 Kumbh Kaju Masala?

¼ cup Cashew (half), 2 cup Mushroom, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 60 grams Butter, ¼ cup Fresh Cream, 1 Mace, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kumbh Kaju Masala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kumbh Kaju Masala?

About 196 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kumbh Kaju Masala

Name: Kumbh Kaju Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 60 grams Butter; ¼ cup Cashew (half); 1 Mace; 5 Cloves; 1 tsp Cumin; 4 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 4 tbsp Tomato Puree; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Sugar; 2 cup Water; 2 cup Mushroom, Quartered; ½ tsp Kasuri Methi, Crushed; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Fresh Cream

45 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Gluten-free

Kumbh kaju masala: mushrooms in onion and tomato gravy with butter-fried cashews, kasuri methi and cream. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 45 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

19 items

6 people

Butter60 grams
Cashew (half)¼ cup
Mace1
Cloves5
Cumin1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped4
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato Puree4 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Water2 cup
Mushroom, Quartered2 cup
Kasuri Methi, Crushed½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Fresh Cream¼ cup

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, mushroom.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	196kcal	1176kcal
Protein	3.8g	23g
Carbohydrate	15g	90g
Fat	15g	88g
Fibre	3.2g	19g
Sugar	5.4g	32g

Cookd masalas for cashew (half)

Method

1
Melt the butter in a kadai and fry the cashews until golden brown and set aside.
ButterCashew (half)
2
In the same kadai add the whole spices and fry until aromatic.
MaceClovesCumin
3
Add the onions and saute until golden brown in colour.
Onion
4
Add the ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw aroma goes.
Ginger Garlic Paste
5
Add the tomato puree, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt and mix well until the tomato puree is no longer raw. Add the garam masala and sugar.
Tomato PureeTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderSaltGaram Masala PowderSugar
6
Add water to the masala to make a gravy consistency.
Water
7
Add the mushrooms and boil until the gravy is thick for about 7 mins.
Mushroom
8
Add the kasuri methi and cashew nuts and mix well. Finish with chopped coriander leaves and fresh cream.
Kasuri MethiCoriander LeavesFresh Cream

Before you start

How long does Kumbh Kaju Masala take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kumbh Kaju Masala serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kumbh Kaju Masala vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kumbh Kaju Masala 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 Kumbh Kaju Masala?: ¼ cup Cashew (half), 2 cup Mushroom, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 60 grams Butter, ¼ cup Fresh Cream, 1 Mace, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kumbh Kaju Masala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kumbh Kaju Masala?: About 196 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.