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A simple and comforting mushroom and potato curry from Odisha. This homestyle dish features tender mushrooms and soft potatoes simmered in a savory onion-tomato gravy, perfect for a weeknight meal with rice or roti.
For 4 servings
Sauté the Potatoes
Prepare the Masala Base
Cook the Gravy
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A simple and comforting mushroom and potato curry from Odisha. This homestyle dish features tender mushrooms and soft potatoes simmered in a savory onion-tomato gravy, perfect for a weeknight meal with rice or roti.
This odia recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 223.25 calories per serving with 6.52g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Combine and Simmer
Finish and Serve
For a richer, creamier gravy, add 2 tablespoons of cashew paste or a 1/4 cup of coconut milk along with the water and simmer.
Incorporate 1/2 cup of green peas or diced bell peppers along with the mushrooms for added nutrition and color.
Add 100g of paneer cubes or a handful of boiled chickpeas in the last 5 minutes of simmering for a protein-rich version.
Increase the number of green chillies or add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of red chilli powder for more heat.
The combination of tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and turmeric provides a powerful dose of antioxidants, which help protect the body against cellular damage.
Both mushrooms and potatoes are good sources of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, promotes gut health, and helps in maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
Mushrooms contain beta-glucans, compounds known to enhance immune function. Additionally, spices like turmeric and ginger have natural anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.
This dish is entirely plant-based, providing essential vitamins like B-vitamins from mushrooms and minerals like potassium from potatoes, making it a wholesome meal.
Yes, Chhatu Tarkari is a healthy dish. Mushrooms are low in calories and rich in vitamins and minerals, while potatoes provide complex carbohydrates. The use of various spices like turmeric and ginger also offers anti-inflammatory benefits. To make it even healthier, you can reduce the amount of oil used.
One serving of Chhatu Tarkari (approximately 1 cup or 350g) contains around 250-300 calories. The exact count can vary based on the amount of oil and the size of the potatoes used.
Yes, for a 'satvik' or no onion-garlic version, you can skip them. To compensate for the flavor, add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) to the hot oil and use a bit more ginger paste and tomato.
While button mushrooms are traditional, you can also use cremini, shiitake, or oyster mushrooms. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time as needed, as different mushrooms cook at different rates.
Leftover Chhatu Tarkari can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat it thoroughly on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
Yes, you can. Follow the steps up to sautéing the masala in the pressure cooker. Then, add the potatoes, mushrooms, and water. Close the lid and cook for 2 whistles on medium heat. Let the pressure release naturally.