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, 0.50 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 197 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; 0.50 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1.50 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 0.50 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 cup Water; 0.50 tsp Kasuri Methi, Crushed; ¼ cup Fresh Cream; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 cup Mushroom, Quartered

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

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb Gluten-free

Total45 min

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Serves6

Per serving197 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party

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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

Ingredients

19 items

Cooking for6 servings

Butter60 grams
Cashew (half)¼ cup
Mace1
Cloves5
Cumin1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped4
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato Puree4 tbsp
Turmeric Powder0.50 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Salt1.50 tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder0.50 tsp
Water2 cup
Kasuri Methi, Crushed0.50 tsp
Fresh Cream¼ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Mushroom, Quartered2 cup

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

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 6
Energy	197kcal	1182kcal
Protein	3.8g	23g
Carbohydrate	15g	91g
Fat	15g	88g
Fibre	3.2g	19g
Sugar	5.5g	33g

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 PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderSaltSugarGaram Masala Powder
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 MethiFresh CreamCoriander Leaves

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, 0.50 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 197 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.