How long does Mushroom Thokku take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mushroom Thokku serve?

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

Is Mushroom Thokku vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Mushroom Thokku spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Mushroom Thokku?

200 grams Mushroom, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 3 Tomato, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mushroom Thokku?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mushroom Thokku?

About 423 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mushroom Thokku

Name: Mushroom Thokku
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Green Chilli; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1½ tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 Tomato; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 200 grams Mushroom, Diced; ¼ cup Water; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; For Garnish Coriander Leaves

40 min
mild
Serves 2
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Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Mushroom thokku from Tamil Nadu: mushrooms sauteed in garlic and cooked semi-dry in a tempered tomato onion thokku. Mild, serves 2, 40 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

19 items

2 people

Oil4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli2
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Tomato3
Salt1 tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Mushroom, Diced200 grams
Water¼ cup
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish

Contains: mushroom.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	423kcal	846kcal
Protein	7.3g	15g
Carbohydrate	27g	53g
Fat	33g	67g
Fibre	6.3g	13g
Sugar	11g	22g

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Method

1
Heat Oil in a kadai, add mustard, cumin, green chilli and curry leaves. Let it crackle.
OilMustard SeedsCuminGreen ChilliCurry leaves
2
Add the sliced onions and saute till it turns golden brown.
Onion
3
Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute.
Ginger Garlic Paste
4
Add the spice powders and saute till it loses its raw flavor.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric Powder
5
Add the tomatoes and let it cook till it is mashed and oil is released from the sides.
Tomato
6
Season it with salt and sugar.
SaltSugar
7
Add chopped coriander leaves. Mix it well. Keep it aside.
Coriander Leaves
8
Heat oil in a kadai, add garlic, and saute it for a few seconds.
OilGarlic
9
Add the mushrooms and saute it till it becomes soft.
Mushroom
10
Add the prepared tomato thokku, mix it well.
11
Add ¼ cup of water, mix it well. Add ¼ tsp of salt and garam masala.
WaterGaram Masala Powder
12
Cook the mixture till it is semi-dry.
13
Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve it hot with rice/roti or any tiffin item.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Mushroom Thokku take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mushroom Thokku serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mushroom Thokku vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Mushroom Thokku spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Mushroom Thokku?: 200 grams Mushroom, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 3 Tomato, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mushroom Thokku?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mushroom Thokku?: About 423 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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PreethiSeptember 2022
yummy 🤤
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SanjeevJuly 2023
😋
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Gokhulakrishna PrakashOctober 2026
Perfekt 😋
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A Cookd cookAugust 2025
sooo good🫶🏻✨
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Sowmya R BMarch 2025
yummy
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SurendharDecember 2024
cooked it for my wife she loved it
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A Cookd cookOctober 2024
Tasty!First recepie that i tried on my own.I reduced 1 -2 tbsp of oil and made .Its turned out very well.
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SowmyaThirulogachandranSeptember 2024
it came out very well and tasty thanks Cookd team
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ThithisSeptember 2024
delicious
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A Cookd cookMay 2024
Hi Team, Thanks for this recipe it came good 😊