Mushroom tikka is very easy to put together and unlike paneer tikka, it doesn’t need a lot of marinating time. I used super fresh shiitake mushrooms we got from the Orange Grove markets, one of my favourite farmers markets in Sydney. You can also use fresh button mushrooms to make this, make sure to pick small sized ones so they cook evenly.
INGREDIENTS: 15 small fresh mushrooms 2 tbsp plain curd 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste) 1/4 tsp roasted jeera powder 1/2 tsp garam masala or chaat masala 1-2 tbsp besan (gram flour) 1/2 tsp garlic paste 1/4 tsp ginger paste (optional) 4 tbsp oil Salt INSTRUCTIONS:
- In Sydney, when you buy mushrooms, they give them in paper bags that have instructions on how to clean them. Apparently washing mushrooms makes them mushy when cooked so the best way to clean them is by brushing lightly to remove the dirt and dust. This is the method I use now to clean mushrooms. Do the same with whichever mushrooms you are using. Choose small, whole ones.
- Add the remaining ingredients (except oil) to the above mushrooms and mix gently by hand.
- Set aside for a few minutes. I have even cooked them immediately with good results but for best results, leave this aside for about 30 mins to an hour.
- Heat the oil in a large pan (preferably cast iron) and either string the mushrooms on kebab sticks and roast grill them until browned or add as individual pieces until nicely grilled.
- Stick toothpicks through the mushrooms and serve with green chutney, raw onions, and lemon pieces.
