Looking for a quick and flavourful side dish for rice or chapati? This Mushroom and Capsicum Stir-Fry is a simple homemade dry gravy loaded with the strong aroma of garlic, onion and Indian spices. Soft mushrooms combined with crunchy capsicum create a delicious and comforting dish that pairs beautifully with hot rice and sambar.
This easy mushroom recipe is perfect for busy weekdays and can be prepared with minimal ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy and beginner-friendly mushroom recipe
- Rich garlic and onion flavour
- Perfect side dish for rice, sambar or chapati
- Quick vegetarian Indian stir-fry
- Healthy and delicious dry mushroom masala
Ingredients Required
- 1 packet mushrooms (cleaned, washed and cut into halves)
- 3–4 tsp chopped capsicum
For the Masala
- 1 onion (blended into a paste)
- 1 green chilli (deseeded and finely chopped)
- ½ tsp jeera (cumin seeds)
- 10–12 garlic pods (finely chopped)
Spice Mix
- ½ tsp salt
- A pinch of turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
Method
Step 1 – Prepare the Garlic Base
Heat oil in a kadai. Add finely chopped garlic and sauté until golden brown and aromatic.
Add jeera and chopped green chilli and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 2 – Cook the Onion Paste
Add the onion paste and cook on medium flame until it turns light brown and the raw smell disappears.
Step 3 – Add Mushrooms & Capsicum
Now add the spice mix along with mushrooms and chopped capsicum.
Cook on medium flame for about 25–30 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and well coated with masala.
Step 4 – Garnish & Serve
Finish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and a few drops of lime juice for extra freshness.
Serve hot with:
- Steamed rice
- Sambar rice
- Chapati
- Jeera rice
