If you love assorted veggies, then you would love this quick and easy Mushroom Stir Fry Recipe that can be prepared in just a few simple steps. With a variety of vegetables- Beans, Pumpkin, Peas, Paneer, green pepper, onion, tomato, and tender mushrooms, this whole dish boasts amazing flavors and nutrition. Mushrooms have a meaty texture and it is a great substitute for meat for those who are starting their vegetarian journey. This stir-fried veggie is bursting with Indian spices that add a savory and umami-rich taste. The best part is that many vegetables can be hidden for the picky eaters Team it with chapati, jeera rice, or cilantro lime brown rice for a complete nutritious meal! You may also like the popular Mushroom Recipes from my blog: Mushroom Soup Without Cream and Dry Mushroom Masala.
Why Would You Love This Recipe?
Healthy Side Dish perfect for Vegetarians! Quick Mushroom Recipe made with simple ingredients. Rich in savory and spicy flavors. Versatile and wholesome addition to your meals. Low calories for dinner or lunch. One Pot Recipe With an Indian style of cooking. Prepping can be done in advance. Scalable Recipe. Can Be Made Vegan.Gluten Free Recipe. Kids Friendly Recipe The Best Mushroom Stir Fry Recipe Ever!
Ingredients
This recipe uses basic ingredients from the pantry. See the recipe card for full details.
Mushrooms-This recipe uses white button mushrooms. There are different varieties of mushrooms. You may use fresh shiitake mushroom, cremini, or oyster mushrooms as well. Earthy Mushrooms add amazing flavor and texture. Onion- Red onions work best, though you may use white, yellow onion, shallots, or spring onions too. Garlic- I have used fresh garlic. One may use garlic paste or powder too. Capsicum- I love adding capsicum to vegetables as it adds vibrant colors and a peppery taste to dishes. Feel free to add red bell pepper. Beans- Fresh Green beans work great. They add a satisfying crunch and texture to recipes. You may add veggies like zucchini as subs too. Peas- Sweet and tender green peas add freshness and color to this stir fry. I have used Safal Frozen peas but you may use fresh peas too. Pumpkin- I have used green skin pumpkin, which adds a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. It provides a velvety texture. Paneer- Paneer is a soft and creamy Indian cheese that adds a mild and creamy taste to dishes. It has a firm texture and is a protein source in this dish. You may swap it with Tofu to make it Vegan. Tomato-Tomatoes offer a juicy and tangy taste that adds brightness to recipes. Ghee- is an important ingredient of this recipe. While you may use vegetable oil, sesame oil, peanut oil, or coconut oil, I relish the nutty flavor and aroma that comes from Ghee. You may swap it with vegan oil to make this recipe vegan. Green Chili- Add fresh chopped green chilies to make this vegetable spicy. Feel free to adjust the heat. Salt and Spices-Normal table salt, Turmeric powder, red chilly powder, and Cumin Seeds work best. I made it light and spicy and omitted Garam Masala. Feel free to experiment with spices like Coriander powder, fresh coriander leaves, and dried Fenugreek leaves. You may make it Chinese style by adding black vinegar, soy sauce, sesame seeds, or vegan oyster sauce.
Variations
Teriyaki Mushroom Stir Fry: Spice this stir fry with a homemade or store-bought teriyaki sauce. Vegan Mushroom Stir Fry- Swap Paneer with Tofu and ghee with olive oil for a vegan stir-fry recipe. Mediterranean Mushroom Stir Fry: You may add ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese. Season it with herbs like oregano and basil. Add A Sauce- You may add cream, soy sauce, savory sauce, or spicy sauce to spice this mushroom stir fry and make it a perfect gravy vegetable for rice. Add Fresh Leafy Greens- Add cilantro, spinach, or kale leaves to add more freshness and color to this recipe.
How To Make Mushroom Stir-Fry
Step 1 Wash, Dry and Chop
Gather all the ingredients. I prefer washing mushrooms. If you don’t wish to wash them, simply dry them with a damp cloth. Chop the veggies as you like. Slice them, chop them thin, or roughly chop them. In a large heavy-bottomed wok, add ghee. When ghee is hot, add Cumin seeds. once they splutter, add onions, green chili, and garlic.
Step 2 Cook Veggies With Lid
Let onions be transparent, then add all the vegetables (which need a long time to cook) except paneer, tomato, peas, and mushrooms as they leave the water and need the least time to cook. Add salt, and spices for efficient cooking. Cover the wok with a lid for quick cooking and cook on a slow flame. It takes about 5-10 min to get veggies almost done.
Step 3 Add Mushrooms
Add mushrooms when veggies are almost done. Cook on medium-high heat for about 3-4 min till they shrink. Then add Paneer and peas along with tomato. It takes about 2 min on slow flame for the veggies to be fully done. If there is extra moisture, stir continuously on a high flame to evaporate it.
Step 4 Serve It
Serve the stunning and vibrant Mushroom Stir Fry with chapati or white rice!
Expert Tips
Use fresh ingredients. This recipe uses one ingredient peas which are frozen. You may chop a few veggies a day in advance to reduce time. Though Stir fry is all about retaining the crispness of the vegetables, I have cooked the veggies on low flame in a steel wok by letting them cook in steam in a little ghee. You may avoid overcooking them by keeping the heat medium and stirring frequently if you like crisp and partially cooked veggies. If you are adding any sauce, add when the veggies are golden brown. Make sure to add Mushrooms after the veggies are almost done so that mushrooms don’t leave the water too soon.
Storage Suggestions
If you have leftovers, allow the stir fry to cool down to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight steel (avoid using plastic) container with a lid. Store it in the refrigerator for about 1-2 days. When reheating the stir fry, it is best to do so in a pan or skillet over medium heat. This helps retain the texture and flavors. You may sprinkle some water for easy heating. I don’t recommend freezing this stir fry as it has so many vegetables and freezing would not be ideal for the texture of this stir fry veggies.
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