I’ve been experimenting in the kitchen again!..Today I bring to you a Funky Fiesta Friday curry and will be sharing it with you all as well as taking a massive saucepan over to Angie’s Fiesta Friday Party
I have never combined fresh leeks with these sweet looking baby button mushrooms but I knew the flavours would just fuse together. The paneer adds a touch of luxury to the already lovely combination. This curry was a hit in our family and I really hope you all enjoy it.
I have an original flatbread recipe coming up that will work wonders with this curry…til then have a gorgeous weekend and take care! Much love, D x
INGREDIENTS
250g grated paneer
2 leeks sliced finely
150g baby button mushrooms
2 cloves garlic minced
½ tbsp olive oil
½ butter
1 tsp ground coriander and cumin
¼ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala/paneer masala
150g crushed tomato passata
Salt to taste
Fresh lemon
METHOD
● Heat the oil and butter in a medium saucepan on a low heat. Throw in the mustard and cumin seeds, once they start to sizzle, add in the leeks and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until the leeks soften
● Season with the spices and salt. Put in the mushrooms and combine ensuring the mushrooms are covered in the masala oil
● Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes. The mushroom will release its own delicious juices, pour the passata in and stir. Simmer on a low heat for a 8-10 minutes
● Scatter in the grated paneer. Pour a little water to keep moist and slowly mix so that all the paneer is covered in the tomato base
● Cover and cook on a low heat for 8-10 minutes. Squeeze in some fresh lemon juice to taste
Shivaay Delights 
Simple ingredients that are allowed to shine! Looks delicious Dimple! 🙂
Thank you honey. Absolutely so true..about the simple ingredients x
Lovely recipe Dimple, I can see why your family loved it! It won’t last long at Angie’s FF, that’s for sure!! Happy Friday : )
Thanks Selma..It finished quickly here..But can’t wait to share it at the party! Have a nice day 🙂
Mmm, I love curry, Dimple! Good that you have this for today’s Fiesta! 🙂
Oh I’m glad Jhuls…enjoy x
You, too! ❤
Looks like a cracking success 🙂 x
Thank you honey..It was nice xx
Yummmm….love mushrooms! I bet the leeks added a great, subtle flavor. Happy Friday, Dimple!
Happy friday to you too. Yes you’re absolutely right about the subtle taste of the leeks… Not as strong as onions and not an overwhelming flavour so worked out quite well. Hope you have a wonderful weekend my friend!
Looks fabulous dimple, never thought of grating paneer before.
Thank you so much, I really hope you enjoy it!
Great recipe. Always happy to try a new curry. Thanks.
Thank you very much Hilda! I hope you are having a gorgeous day 🙂
Mmm … the pairing of the mushrooms and leeks sounds fabulously funky! Your delicious photos make me think one helping won’t be enough 😛
Oh Nancy! thank you and don’t worry I have a lot prepared for all x
ohh! that looks yum! so creamy with the cheese.
Thank you Aditi..The paneer does add that richness! Have a lovely day 🙂
I love seeing the creative things you make Dimple!
Thank you dear friend x
Cheese is the star of this curry… I like that twist!
Yes absolutely! You know me and cheese lol 😉
I love this experiment and that you get so creative! Happy Friday!
Thank you Alex..I just throw things together..Have a lovely weekend!
What a lovely weather for a party, happy easter! :0
Cheese, mushrooms, curry….perfection!!
It was yummmmmy xx
Leeks and mushrooms sound like an excellent flavor combo, Dimple!
Thanks Patty!
You had me at mushrooms… lovely recipe Dimple! xx
only one word for this combination- yummy!
Perfect combination, Dimple!
Thank you very much
You are right, leek and mushrooms would be lovely together, love this experiment! 😀
Thank you! I’m just glad it worked out lol 😉
What a fabulous combination of flavours! Really original!
Thank you Afra…I was happy it worked out…phew!! 😉
Dimple, you always come up with super-creative recipes all the time. Love all the ingredients in this curry. Together, they must have tasted incredible. Only one way to find out, right? 🙂
Thank you Angie…yes you must try..so let me know and thanks for being such a lovely host as always x
This looks great! Lovely combination and so easy.
Thank you!
Thank you…I hope you enjoy it!