Mushroom Thokku
Also known as Easy to make Mushroom Thokku · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDry sidesVeganGluten-freeDairy-free
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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.
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Ingredients
19 itemsTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
Sunflower Oil4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli2
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1.50 tsp
Tomato3
Salt1 tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Mushroom, Diced200 grams
Water¼ cup
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Contains: mushroom.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 423kcal | 846kcal |
| Protein | 7.4g | 15g |
| Carbohydrate | 27g | 53g |
| Fat | 33g | 67g |
| Fibre | 6.4g | 13g |
| Sugar | 11g | 22g |
Cookd masalas for mushroom
Method
- 1
Heat Oil in a kadai, add mustard, cumin, green chilli and curry leaves. Let it crackle.
Sunflower 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.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander 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.
Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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.
Tips from other cooks
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PreethiSeptember 2022
yummy 🤤
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SanjeevJuly 2023
😋
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A Cookd cookAugust 2025
sooo good🫶🏻✨
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A Cookd cookMarch 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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ThithisSeptember 2024
delicious
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A Cookd cookMay 2024
Hi Team, Thanks for this recipe it came good 😊
