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Mushroom Bhaji

Mushroom bhaji is a flavorful Indian dish made with very simple ingredients.
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By: Diana Last updated on May 4, 2021

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Indian mushroom bhaji is probably the easiest Indian dish that I know of! It’s so simple and quick to make, uses very basic ingredients and full of flavor! Make it in just 10-15 minutes, and you’ll have a wondferful Indian dish ready to be enjoyed.

Mushroom Bhaji served in a stainless steel baltic dish, with naan bread on the side.


Last year, my husband and I moved to Cardiff. And near our house, there’s a family-run Indian supermarket and cafe/restaurant that we have been going to frequently. They serve the most delicious Indian curries, potato dosas, idlis, thali dishes, and desserts. And this mushroom bhaji quickly became a favourite after we first tried it! We asked the lady that cooks there about the recipe, and she quickly explained the ingredients to us and how to make it.

We wrote the ingredients down and went home to experiment with the recipe. It came out very similar to what is served at the restaurant, and we’ve been making it quite often. In fact, it’s one of our go-to vegan dishes when we have mushrooms in the fridge and want something quickly. We just eat it with some garlic naan bread and crispy onion bhaji with a cooling cucumber-mint raita. So good!

Mushroom Bhaji Ingredients

The ingredients needed are so simple, and you probably already have everything in your kitchen if you have mushrooms. You will need:

Olive oil, a white/yellow onion, a green chili, button mushrooms, garlic, ground cumin, ground turmeric, ground coriander, smoked paprika, tomato Paste, water, salt, and fresh coriander leaves to garnish.

Mushroom bhaji ingredients

How to make Mushroom Bhaji

Step 1.

In a deep pan or a wok, heat olive oil and fry the onions and the green chili until the onions are soft and translucent.

Step 2.

Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan, season with a pinch of salt and cook for a couple of minutes.

A close up shot of mushroom bhaji dish

Step 3.

Add crushed garlic and cook for 1 minute until it’s fragrant, then add the spices and cook for 30 seconds while stirring with a wooden spoon.

Step 4.

Add tomato paste with a dash of water, and stir with a wooden spoon until you get a thick sauce. Add more water if desired, and cook. Season with salt.

The end result: mushroom bhaji served in a balti dish.

Top Tips

  • Slice the mushrooms in halves, but if the mushrooms are small then leave them as they are.
  • Make sure that the spices that you’re using are finely ground, otherwise they’ll feel grainy.
  • Don’t add too much water to create the sauce, as it might become too watery. Add the water gradually in small amounts.

What to serve it with?

Homemade naan bread! I either make my own homemade naan or if I’m running short on time then I buy naan bread from our local Indian store. Top it with minced/crushed garlic, fresh herbs, and enjoy with mushroom bhaji.

I also like to serve this mushroom bhaji with crispy golden onion bhajis, and golden turmeric rice or jeera cumin rice.

Homemade naan bread

Is this dish served hot or cold?

Usually warm, and honestly we always devour this right after it’s cooked. But it can also be enjoyed cold.

Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

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Mushroom bhaji
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Mushroom Bhaji

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
Author: Diana
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Mushroom bhaji is a flavorful Indian dish made with very simple ingredients.
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Mushroom bhaji is a flavorful Indian dish made with very simple ingredients.

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green chili seeds removed and then diced
  • 14 ounces (400 g) mushrooms sliced in halves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water

Instructions 

  • In a wok or a deep pan, heat olive oil and saute green chili and onion until the onion is soft and translucent. Add in the sliced mushrooms and salt, and cook until the mushrooms start to brown.
  • Add the minced garlic, and cook for a minute until it's fragrant. Then add the spices, tomato paste and water. Simmer until the sauce thickens and serve.

Notes:

  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Serve with naan bread or basmati rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 77kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 368mg, Potassium: 424mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 193IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 1mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Laura says

    Posted on 3/30/25 at 20:08

    4 stars
    Never add soy sauce to an Indian or Pakistani dish as it distorts the recipe. You can add salt if it tastes bitter

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    • Diana says

      Posted on 3/30/25 at 23:07

      Thanks for your input, Laura! You’re right, soy sauce isn’t traditional in Indian or Pakistani dishes. It’s always good to stick to more classic seasonings for an authentic flavor.

      Reply
  2. Donna Van Senior says

    Posted on 3/4/25 at 16:37

    5 stars
    Really pleased with how this turned out. Added a dash of soy sauce to round the flavours out at the end (I didn’t cook my tomato paste out enough, so there was a bitterness from it).
    Great recipe, easy to follow, and one I’ll use again and again.
    Thanks, you’ve just turned a boring Tuesday into a tasty one 🙂

    Reply
    • Diana says

      Posted on 3/4/25 at 16:57

      Love that, Donna! A dash of soy sauce sounds like a great fix. So glad you enjoyed it – hope it makes many more Tuesdays tasty!

      Reply
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