This Fiery Nepali Mushroom Recipe Is Humble, Homemade, And Totally Unmissable

The social media algorithm might be chasing cheese pulls and butter-glazed theatrics, but a quiet reel from Shillong with its fiery recipe of Nepali-style Mushroom Sadeko is doing something different! It gives people a glimpse into the traditional side of Nepali cuisine that is rarely seen online, one that’s dairy-free and deeply spiced!

Nepali Mushroom Recipe That You Can’t Miss

 

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Shared by Masterchef Nambie Marak, the Instagram reel showing the classic Nepali Mushroom recipe opens with a statement that hits like a spice bomb: “You think you’ve tasted mushrooms. But not like this.” The video shows a mixing bowl, a flame, and mushrooms doing what they rarely get to do: taking the centre stage in a dish! While pouring in the ingredients effortlessly, the chef applauds the cultural masterpiece that is the Nepali platter! She describes Nepal cuisine as rich, earthy and bold, and we couldn’t agree more. 

In Nepal, dishes often rely on fresh ingredients, local spice profiles, and time-honoured techniques passed down through generations. And we can agree, Mushroom Sadeko is a shining example of that culinary philosophy! 

The reel is literally simplicity on a plate, and it’s working. It has garnered a cascade of love from all corners of the world; people are also pouring in comments with nostalgia, tips, and regional pride. One user recalls the exact Katari (traditional Khasi knife) used in the video as well.

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Fiery Nepali Mushroom Sadeko Recipe

The ingredients of this dish read like a grocery list from your grandma’s kitchen, while the recipe feels deeply satisfying yet simple. Let’s get our hands on it!

Ingredients:

1. Mushrooms 
2. Tomatoes
3. Dry red chillies
4. Garlic cloves
5. Fenugreek seeds
6. Turmeric powder
7. Oil
8. Salt
9. Onions
10. Fresh coriander 

Method:

1. Sauté chopped mushrooms in oil until they release their water and dry. Then, proceed to set aside.
2. In the same pan, cook tomatoes, dry red chillies, and garlic until it has a soft texture.
3. Blend this into a coarse paste and season the mixture with salt.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed mushrooms, sliced onions, and the chilli-tomato paste.
5. Heat oil separately and then add fenugreek seeds, then stir in turmeric powder.
6. Pour this tempering into the mushroom mixture.
7. Top with chopped coriander and there you have it, a spiced and fragrant dish from the heart of Nepal. 

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In a food landscape filled with global fusions and clout-chasing collabs, Mushroom Sadeko is a reminder that sometimes the most heart-touching content doesn’t build on trends. It just hits, and this one, with its well-tempered magic and fresh garnish, definitely hits hard! 

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