By Shreya Sarpal
December 21, 2025
This South Indian mushroom pepper fry recipe brings together juicy mushrooms, crushed black pepper, and fragrant spices to create a spicy, dry stir-fry that pairs beautifully with roti or steamed rice.
200 g cleaned and sliced mushrooms 1 thinly sliced onion 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1-1½ tsp crushed black pepper ½ tsp cumin powder ½ tsp garam masala Curry leaves Salt to taste 2 tbsp oil
Heat oil in a wide pan, add curry leaves and sliced onions, and sauté on medium flame until the onions turn soft and lightly golden.
Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute, until the raw aroma disappears.
Add mushrooms and salt, mix well, and cook uncovered so the mushrooms release and absorb their natural moisture.
Sprinkle crushed black pepper, cumin powder, and garam masala to make this mushroom pepper fry aromatic and flavour-rich.
Toss well and cook for 2-3 minutes until dry, glossy, and well coated with spices. Serve hot.