Tandoori Mushroom Skewers (Tandoori Khumb)
Meaty button mushrooms in a tangy tandoori coat, grilled until sizzling and blistered.
Made with Tandoori marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 mins plus marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.10 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Wipe the mushrooms clean with kitchen paper rather than washing them, so they do not take on water.
- 2
Mix the mushrooms, pepper and onion with your ready made tandoori marinade (see the base recipe) in a large bowl. Leave for 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours in the fridge.
30 min - 3
Thread onto skewers and brush lightly with the oil. Heat the grill to its highest setting.
- 4
Grill 8 cm from the heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 4 minutes, until the mushrooms are browned, blistered and tender.
13 min 30 s - 5
Scatter with coriander and serve with the lemon wedges, naan or rice.
Tips
- Choose even sized mushrooms so they cook at the same speed on the skewer.
- Do not wash the mushrooms, which makes the marinade watery and the grilling steamy.
- Keep the pieces about 3 cm so they char before drying out.
Storing and freezing
Keeps for 2 days in a covered tub in the fridge. Reheat in a hot oven until steaming hot all the way through. Not suitable for freezing.
Questions
Can I bake them instead?
Yes. Spread on a tray at 220C for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until blistered. Skewers are not needed.
Are they vegan?
Not with this yoghurt based marinade. Use the dairy free version made with coconut yoghurt and they are fully plant based.
What goes well with them?
Warm flatbreads, a mint raita and a tomato and onion salad. They also pack well into wraps.
More made with tandoori marinade
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.