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tandoori mushroom recipe | mushroom tikka on tava | healthy tandoori masala |
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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tandoori mushrooms are a fantastic vegetarian option for those who love the smoky, spicy flavors of tandoori cuisine. Learn how to make tandoori mushroom recipe | mushroom tikka on tava | healthy tandoori masala |
tandoori mushrooms are a delicious and popular Indian dish made by marinating mushrooms in a yogurt-based marinade with minimal and flavorful spices. The marinated mushrooms are then can be grilled or cooked until they are slightly charred.
Mushrooms are a good source of protein and fiber, and they are also low in calories. This healthy tandoori masala recipe makes a great appetizer, snack, or even a main course for a vegetarian meal. Enjoy!
pro tips to make tandoori mushroom: 1. For a richer flavor, marinate the mushrooms overnight. 2. Serve the tandoori mushrooms immediately to enjoy it’s best flavours along with green chutney. 3. Instead of mushrooms you can also use paneer or potato cubes in this marinade.
Enjoy tandoori mushroom recipe | mushroom tikka on tava | healthy tandoori masala | with detailed step by step by images.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Tandoori Mushroom
4 cups mushrooms (khumb)
1/2 cup hung curds (chakka dahi)
1 tbsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1 tsp chaat masala
1 tbsp roasted besan (Bengal gram flour)
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
salt to taste
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp oil
Method
- To make tandoori mushroom, in a deep bowl add hund curd, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, chilli powder, dhana jeera powder, chaat masala, roasted besan, garam masala, kasuri methi, salt to taste and lemon juice.
- Whisk the marinade well. Add the mushrooms and gently mix it well with the marinade. Keep aside for 30 minutes.
- Heat 2 tsp oil in a broad nonstick pan, add the marinated mushrooms.
- Cook on medium flame for 20 to 25 minutes, while stirring occasionally until all the moisture evaporates and gets evenly cooked.
- Serve the tandoori mushrooms hot with green chutney.
Tandoori Mushrooms recipe with step by step photos
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tandoori mushroom recipe | mushroom tikka on tava | healthy tandoori masala | then do try other tandoori recipes also:
- tandoori aloo recipe | restaurant style tandoori aloo | tandoori aloo tikka |
- tandoori malai broccoli recipe | baked malai broccoli | cheese malai broccoli |
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tandoori mushroom recipe | mushroom tikka on tava | healthy tandoori masala | then do try other tandoori recipes also:
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making tandoori mushroom.
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making tandoori mushroom.
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To make tandoori mushroom marinade, in a deep bowl add ½ cup hung curds (chakka dahi).
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Add 1 tbsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste.
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Add ½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1 tbsp chilli powder.
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Add 1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder.
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Add 1 tsp chaat masala.
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Add 1 tbsp roasted besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add ½ tsp garam masala.
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Add ½ tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi).
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1 tsp lemon juice.
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Whisk the marinade well.
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Add 4 cups mushrooms (khumb).
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Gently mix it well with the marinade. Keep aside for 30 minutes.
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To make tandoori mushroom marinade, in a deep bowl add ½ cup hung curds (chakka dahi).
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To make tandoori mushroom recipe | mushroom tikka on tava | healthy tandoori masala | heat 2 tsp oil in a broad nonstick pan.
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Add the marinated mushrooms.
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Cook on medium flame for 20 to 25 minutes, while stirring occasionally until all the moisture evaporates and gets evenly cooked.
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Serve tandoori mushroom | mushroom tikka on tava | healthy tandoori masala | hot with green chutney.
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To make tandoori mushroom recipe | mushroom tikka on tava | healthy tandoori masala | heat 2 tsp oil in a broad nonstick pan.
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For a richer flavor, marinate the mushrooms overnight.
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Serve the tandoori mushrooms immediately to enjoy it’s best flavours along with green chutney.
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Instead of mushrooms you can also use paneer or potato cubes in this marinade.
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For a richer flavor, marinate the mushrooms overnight.
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Tandoori Mushrooms is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest).
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) : Vitamin B2 enables the production of red blood cells that contribute to the rise in your energy levels. So have more milk, curds, eggs and green leafy vegetables. 27% of RDA.
- Vitamin B3, Niacin Rich Recipes : Vitamin B3 helps in brain functioning and mental health. Indian foods rich in Vitamin B3 are roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, barley, dalia, almonds, wheat flour, jowar, toovar dal, kabuli chana etc. Also healthy skin formation. 23% of RDA.
- Phosphorus : Phosphorus rich Indian foods works closely with calcium to build bones. Phosphorus rich Indian foods like dairy products ( milk, paneer, curd), nuts, seeds, jowar, bajra, moong, matki, oats, ragi, wheat flour etc. 23% of RDA.
- Calcium. See Calcium rich recipes : Calcium is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. See our list of calcium rich Indian foods. Dairy products: Like milk, curds, cheese, paneer and buttermilk. Green leafy vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, broccoli. Nuts and ragi. Required from kids to adults. 19% of RDA.
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Tandoori Mushrooms is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest).
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 97 cal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 6.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg |
| Sodium | 13.7 mg |
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Mommy divine
March 13, 2025, midnight
grown ups would love it. i love the fact that it's highly nutritious and healthy. loved the flavours and made this thrice already. however i would suggest reducing the spices (chillies, garlic, ginger, dhanjeera) a little.
Archana M
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tandoori mushrooms, with out putting them in a tandoor, wow great recipe, and at the same time it is low fat. I often make this recipe, everybody loves at home. Thank you Tarlaji.
Foodie #643321
March 13, 2025, midnight
very easy n simple to do dish..loved it
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks. Please continue to review recipes which you have made and loved from tarladalal.com
Foodie #644464
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks. Please continue to review recipes which you have made and loved from tarladalal.com
Foodie #650214
March 13, 2025, midnight
Love this recipe. Very spicy!
