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Cape Malay Curried Mushrooms Recipe
Shadush Sachiska

Cape Malay Curried Mushrooms Recipe

Fragrant Cape Malay curried mushrooms in rich tomato-coconut sauce—cozy, flavorful vegetarian delight!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: African
Calories: 296
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tsp chili flakes or cayenne adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 can 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 1 can 400 ml coconut milk
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 large onions finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Cape Malay curry powder or mild curry powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 600 g 1.3 lb mixed mushrooms (cremini, button, portobello), sliced
  • Fresh coriander cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prep the mushrooms! Clean and slice the mushrooms into thick pieces—they’ll shrink during cooking so don’t slice them too thin.
  2. Sauté the onions! Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook 6–8 minutes until soft and golden.
  3. Build the aromatics! Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger—cook 1 minute until fragrant and your kitchen smells incredible!
  4. Spice it up! Add Cape Malay curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and chili flakes. Stir for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  5. Tomato base! Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute, then add chopped tomatoes (with their juice). Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Simmer the sauce! Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down into a thick sauce.
  7. Add the mushrooms! Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook 8–10 minutes until tender and the sauce has thickened nicely.
  8. Creamy finish! Pour in the coconut milk and stir well. Simmer gently 5–7 minutes until the sauce is rich and creamy.
  9. Brighten it up! Stir in fresh lemon juice and most of the chopped coriander—taste and adjust salt, spice, or sweetness if needed.
  10. Serve with love! Ladle the fragrant curried mushrooms over steamed rice, roti, or couscous. Garnish with extra fresh coriander and enjoy every warm, spicy, comforting bite!

Notes

  • Cape Malay curry powder is key for authentic flavor—find it in spice shops or online, or use a mild curry powder blend.
  • This dish is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
  • The curry tastes even better the next day—perfect for leftovers!