Indian stuffed Mushroom, with spicy tomato sauce and a slice of naan

Indian Stuffed Mushroom with ricotta and peas Recipe

50 Minutes
Serves: 2
Delicious spicy Indian stuffed mushrooms packed with cashew nuts, peas, and ricotta cheese, lightly poached in a spicy Indian tomato sauce. An ideal starter for an Indian themed dinner party

Recipe Ingreds

Bread

  • 1 single naan bread

Indian spiced tomato sauce

  • 1 leaves bay leaf
  • 10 grams butter
  • 0.5 stick cinnamon sticks
  • 1 whole cloves
  • 1 cm fresh ginger
  • 1 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 whole onions
  • 2 grams brown sugar
  • 0.5 tin tinned tomatoes

Indian stuffed mushrooms

  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 25 grams cashew nuts
  • 0.5 whole fresh chilli
  • 0.25 tsp garam masala
  • 2 whole flat mushrooms
  • 25 grams frozen peas
  • 0.5 whole red onions
  • 50 grams ricotta cheese
  • salt (to taste)
  • 0.25 tsp chilli powder
  • 0.25 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds

Recipe with pictures Steps

How to make Indian Stuffed Mushrooms

  • to make the stuffing
  • roughly chop the cashew nuts
  • peel and finely chop the red onion
  • wash and finely chop the chilli
  • defrost the peas
  • mix the cashew, red onion, chilli, peas, cumin seeds and ricotta in a bowl to make the stuffing

Step 2

  • remove the stalks from the mushrooms
  • place the stuffing inside the mushrooms

Step 3

  • to make the sauce
  • heat the frying pan
  • add the butter
  • add the cloves, bay leaves and cinnamon stick
  • cook till the cloves swell

Step 4

  • peel and chop the onion(s) finely
  • Add the onions to the frying pan and cook until soft
  • peel and grate the ginger, add to the onion and spice mix

Step 5

  • add the mushrooms to the frying pan
  • cook for 5 minutes
  • remove the mushrooms and set a side
  • set the oven to 200C 400F or gas mark 6

Step 6

  • peel and crush the garlic using the garlic crusher or chop finely, add to the onion and spice mix
  • cook for a minute or two
  • Add the tinned tomatoes to the onions
  • cook for 5 minutes
  • Add the sugar to onion and tomato mix, cook for a minute or two

Step 7

  • return the mushrooms to the frying pan
  • add the turmeric, chilli powder and garam masala to the frying pan
  • season with salt and pepper
  • stir the sauce around the mushrooms
  • cook for 5 mins

Step 8

  • remove the mushrooms from the tomato sauce and place in the casserole dish
  • stir the sauce
  • add the sauce to the casserole dish
  • place in the oven
  • cook for 10 mins

Step 9

  • five minutes before the mushrooms are ready
  • wrap the naan bread in foil and warm in the oven

Step 10

  • remove the mushrooms from the oven
  • serve the ricotta stuffed mushrooms on a serving plate with the spicy tomato sauce

Step 11

  • remove the naan bread from the oven
  • cut the naan into triangles and serve 3 triangles with each mushroom

Step 12

  • if cooking extra for the freezer store the extra mushrooms in a freezable container allow to cool and then place in freezer

Recipe Utensils

  • 1 casserole dish
  • 2 chopping board
  • 1 foil
  • 1 frying pan
  • 1 Garlic crusher
  • 1 grater
  • 2 large knife
  • 1 small bowl
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About our Indian stuffed mushrooms recipe

Tender flat mushrooms, generously stuffed with a delicate mix of creamy ricotta, crunchy cashews, and vibrant peas, are seasoned with cumin and fresh chili for a burst of authentic flavor. Served atop a rich, aromatic tomato sauce infused with cloves, cinnamon, and ginger, this dish offers a delightful contrast of textures and spices. Each portion is accompanied by warm, soft naan bread, perfect for soaking up every last bit of the fragrant sauce

When to serve our stuffed mushrooms Indian style

These Indian stuffed mushrooms make an excellent starter for an Indian-themed dinner party, offering a delicious blend of spices and textures that set the tone for a flavorful evening. With their ricotta and cashew stuffing paired with a spiced tomato sauce, they can also be served as a light lunch with warm naan bread on the side. A great advantage of this dish is that it can be prepared in advance the day before, making hosting easier without sacrificing flavor. Simply reheat the mushrooms before serving to wow your guests with a warm, savory start to the meal.

The perfect mushroom starter for your Indian dinner party menu

We have paired these spicy mushrooms with a chicken spinach curry and an Indian Pineapple upside down cake  see our Indian dinner party menu for all the recipes and a plan of what to cook when. If your cooking for vegetarians then swap out the chicken curry for an aubergine curry Veggie Indian dinner party menu

What makes our Indian mushroom starter the best 

Our Indian appetizer is a culinary delight that combines rich textures and vibrant tastes. The creamy ricotta and crunchy cashew stuffing creates a perfect contrast, with the heat of fresh chili adding a subtle kick. Every bite is an explosion of flavours, where the creamy, nutty stuffing pairs beautifully with the tender mushroom. The delicate spicing of the tomato sauce, infused with bay leaf, cinnamon, and cloves, enhances the dish, adding a warm, aromatic layer. 


About the ingredients for our Indian Mushroom Appetisers

Stuffing Ingredients

Mushrooms - this recipe needs large mushrooms, so Portobello mushrooms are perfect for this recipe

Ricotta cheese - Any light creamy cheese can be used we like ricotta, at a push you could use creme fraiche instead or a half and half mix of cream cheese and creme fraiche 

Cashew nuts - These are the best nut for this recipe as you need a nut that matches well with the cheese, but doesn't overpower the other ingredients

Chillies -  use fresh chillies for this recipe, green or red can be used depending on the level of heat you require. If you cant get hold of fresh chillies you could use chilli flakes, we like to use red chillies

Red onions - the onion along with the peas add sweetness to the recipe so needs a sweet onion, either red onions or shallots

Peas - Sweet garden peas are essential for this recipe to add sweetness

Spices - A delicious combination of  chilli powder, turmeric and cumin flavour the stuffing

Sauce Ingredients

Onions - regular brown onions are perfect for this dish

Tinned tomatoes - we use tinned tomatoes with a pinch of sugar, as this recipe needs a strong tomato flavour. you can use fresh tomatoes if they have a strong flavour 

Spices - the spice mix for the sauce is a base of garlic and fresh ginger with complimentary spices of bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, 

Other Stuffed Vegetables

Mushroom & Pearl Barley Stuffed Peppers

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