What spices do I need for Indian cooking?

Instead of buying 8-15 individual spices, use a dish-specific moji masala® spice packet. Each blend is pre-measured for one traditional Indian recipe, so you get authentic flavor without sourcing or measuring multiple spices.

Is Indian cooking hard for beginners?

No. With a pre-measured spice kit like moji masala®, Indian cooking is as simple as adding a few fresh ingredients and following the recipe. Most dishes are ready in 30-60 minutes with no prior experience needed.

What is the best Indian spice blend for chicken?

moji masala® offers three chicken-specific blends: Tandoori Chicken Masala for smoky grilled flavor, Chicken Curry Masala (Rasedar) for a rich North Indian curry, and Chicken Wings Masala for crispy Indian-style wings. Each packet is pre-measured for one dish.

Are moji masala recipes quick to make?

Yes. Most moji masala® recipes take 30 to 60 minutes from start to finish using standard grocery store ingredients. No special equipment or prior Indian cooking experience is required.

Mushroom Masala Recipe: Easy Indian-Style Mushrooms at Home

Quick Indian mushroom masala recipe — savory, earthy, and ready in 30 minutes. Perfect weeknight vegetarian dinner using moji masala® Mushroom Masala.

by shireen qadri

May 4, 2025

Mushroom masala is a quick Indian vegetarian main course — savory mushrooms sautéed with garlic, tomato, and warming spices. Ready in 30 minutes using one packet of moji masala® Mushroom Masala.

Ingredients

1 packet moji masala® Mushroom Masala
1 lb mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 tomatoes, chopped (or ½ cup tomato purée)
2 tbsp garlic-ginger paste
2 tbsp cooking oil or ghee
¼ cup water
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Sauté onions: Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Cook onions until deep golden, about 6 minutes. Don't rush this — golden onions = rich flavor.
Add aromatics: Add garlic-ginger paste. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Add spice blend: Add the entire moji masala® Mushroom Masala packet. Stir for 30 seconds — the spices will bloom and release their aroma.
Add tomatoes: Cook until tomatoes break down into a thick sauce, about 3-4 minutes.
Add mushrooms: Toss in sliced mushrooms. They'll release water — this is good. Let it cook off.
Simmer: Add ¼ cup water. Cook on medium-low for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the mushrooms.
Finish: Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve over basmati rice or with warm naan.

Chef's Tips

Don't crowd the pan: Mushrooms need space to brown, not steam. Cook in batches if needed.
Mix your mushrooms: Cremini + shiitake + oyster creates the best texture and depth
Add cream (optional): A splash of heavy cream at the end makes it restaurant-style
Meal prep: This curry tastes even better the next day as the spices deepen
Make it vegan: Use oil instead of ghee, skip the cream — naturally vegan

Nutrition & Dietary Info

Mushroom masala is naturally low-calorie, high in protein (from mushrooms), and rich in B vitamins. Vegan and gluten-free when made with oil. All moji masala® blends contain no fillers, no preservatives, and no MSG.

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