Mushrooms contain a ton of health benefits and are a great addition to curries. They provide a meaty protein and a unique umami taste. So if you’re looking to take a break from your usual tofu, lentil, and chickpea curries, you’ve come to the right place. Enjoy!

1. Hot and Hearty Mushroom Curry

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This Hot and Hearty Mushroom Curry by Gin Butters is sweet, nicely spicy, and packed with meaty mushrooms. The all-veggie sauce is easy to make and brimming with authentic Indian flavor. Such a cozy meal for cold nights! Make this vegan mushroom curry for your next family dinner––it will impress vegans and non-vegans alike!

2. Tandoori Masala Mushroom Curry

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This Tandoori Masala Mushroom Curry by Preeti Tamilarasan is brimming with wholesome vegetables. This particular recipe uses carrots, pumpkin, and bell pepper, but you can swap these for your favorites! The coconut milk and ginger-garlic paste give this Indian entrée a uniquely complex flavor. Serve this one hot and with plenty of roti to dip!

3. Shahi Kadai Mushroom Curry

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The word “shahi’ means royal in Urdu and “kadai’ is a thick, circular, and deep cooking pot which is similar to a wok. When you have your first spoonful of this Shahi Kadai Mushroom Curry by Anupama Paliwal you’ll agree that it’s exceptionally awesome and fit for royalty. The curry is super spicy, but sweet and tangy, too. Plus, making this curry is just so simple and easy and so flavorful. The aroma of spices cooked on medium heat with tomatoes and cashew cream certainly makes it undeniably delicious!

4. Indian Spiced Mushroom and Eggplant Curry

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Mushrooms and eggplant create an excellent start for a dish that is clean, creamy, and wonderfully satisfying. Perfect gateway meal to help those progressing from a meat-eating diet to a plant-based one. This Indian Spiced Mushroom and Eggplant Curry by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler is spectacular!

5. Herb-Infused White Sesame Curry With Red Potatoes and Mushrooms

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This recipe serves roasted red tomatoes and sautéed mushrooms with herb-infused white sesame and potato curry. Using tomato paste instead of whole tomatoes adds both a tangy flavor and texture that’s thicker than usual. Lastly, creamy coconut milk adds a smooth, silky taste. Serve this Herb-Infused White Sesame Curry With Red Potatoes and Mushrooms by Gunjan Dudani warm with steamed rice and a side of naan.

6. Red Curry Mushroom Toast

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If you’ve never made Thai curry before, don’t fear. It’s super easy to make this Red Curry Mushroom Toast by HeeJee Lee. Mushrooms in red curry sauce served on toast. Rich and creamy breakfast that you can whip up in 10 minutes. Vegan, dairy-free, nut-free. Kid-approved.

7. Baked Mushroom Spinach Kofta Curry

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Kofta is a dish typically found in South Asian, Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Central Asian cuisine that consists of meatballs in a thick sauce or gravy. In this Baked Mushroom Spinach Kofta Curry by Anupama Paliwal, the kofta is made from spinach and mushroom and the sauce is a thick tomato gravy with a touch of coconut cream, red chili powder, and garam masala. Deliciously fragrant and satisfying!

8. Choley Dingri Dopiaza: Chickpeas and Mushrooms in Caramelized Onion Curry

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This Choley Dingri Dopiaza: Chickpeas and Mushrooms in Caramelized Onion Curry by Rinku Bhattacharya is from Mughal and relies on slow-cooked onions as the base — in fact, “dopiaza” means “double onions.” Here, they’re cooked with chickpeas and woody Cremini mushrooms to make a hearty and wholesome curry. Unlike other curries, the gravy in this dish is lightly seasoned with the basics and it has delicate, sweet notes with a touch of smokiness from cumin and coriander.

9. Indian-Style Curry Mushroom Bruschetta

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Indian curry is delicious on its own, so you can only imagine how delectable it is on toasted Italian bread! In this recipe, mushrooms are tossed in a zesty tomato purée seasoned with jalapeño pepper, cumin, coriander, and garam masala, and then placed on crunchy Italian bread slices. Spicy and tangy, this Indian-Style Curry Mushroom Bruschetta by Pavani Nandula works great as an appetizer or a simple snack when craving Indian cuisine.

10. Thai Red Curry With Soba Noodles and Sauteed Shimeji Mushrooms

Source: Thai Red Curry With Soba Noodles and Sauteed Shimeji Mushrooms

Who doesn’t love a big bowl full of noodles? They’re filling, comforting, and, of course, delicious. In this recipe, Thai red curry is made creamy with coconut milk and used as a base for soba noodles with plenty of mushrooms and flavorful vegetables. This Thai Red Curry With Soba Noodles and Sauteed Shimeji Mushrooms by Anett Velsberg is versatile, so it’s easily turned either into a hot, dinner-style bowl or a light soba salad bowl — it all depends on whether or not you want to go heavy or light on the vegetables.

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