using pataks paste for mushroom curry

[mandimoo]

i presume the cooking times stated on pataks paste are to ensure the meat is cooked fully so am wondering how to adjust so i can make a mushroom curry. does the cooking time also alow the spices to be cooked properly? if so, i need to put my mushies in at the end of cooking.... if not, i just need to drastically reduce the cooking time. can anyone clarify this for me?

[mrs_overall]

I'd guess that cooking them in the sauce for 15 mins would be enough to cook them and let the spices permeate.

[LoftyLottie2]

You could also coat them in the paste for a few hours to absorb all the flavour and then just fry for a couple of minutes, add the water and simmer for about 10 minutes. It's the frying of the spices that brings out the flavour.