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Mushroom Tandoori Tacos
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 1x
Description
Smoky, spicy, and fresh—these tacos are a flavourful fusion of Indian tandoori mushrooms wrapped in soft taco shells, topped with cooling mint chutney and optional extras for a fun and satisfying bite.
Ingredients
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Tandoori mushrooms:
- 250g button or crimini mushrooms, cleaned & halved (~2 cups)
- 1/2 cup (120g) thick yogurt (Greek yogurt or hung curd)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tbsp)
- Salt to taste
For the tacos:
- 6 small soft taco shells or mini rotis
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 2–3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Mint yogurt chutney (see below)
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled paneer, feta, or goat cheese
Mint yogurt chutney:
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 1 green chili (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tbsp)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Marinate the mushrooms: In a mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, oil, spices, lemon juice, and salt. Add mushrooms and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor).
2. Choose your preferred cooking method:
- Grill: Skewer and grill over high heat until charred (5–7 mins).
- Oven: Preheat to 220°C (425°F). Spread mushrooms on a baking tray and bake for 15–18 mins. Broil for 2–3 mins for extra char.
- Stovetop: Sauté in a hot grill or cast-iron pan with a drizzle of oil until golden and slightly crisp.
3. Make the mint yogurt chutney: Blend all chutney ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
4. Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the taco shells.
- Add a layer of shredded lettuce or cabbage.
- Spoon on the tandoori mushrooms.
- Top with chutney, chopped cilantro, and optional crumbled cheese.
Optional Add-ons:
- Green chutney mayo: Mix 2 tbsp green chutney with 1 tbsp mayo or yogurt.
- Avocado slices, for extra creaminess.
- Pomegranate pearls, for a juicy and sweet contrast.
Notes
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Keywords: Mushroom Tandoori Tacos
