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Indian spiced tomato sauce
Indian stuffed mushrooms
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
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.
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
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.
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
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,
