MUSHROOM PULAV

MUSHROOM PULAV

Ingredients

Basmati rice- 1 cup 

Mushroom( sliced thick)-250 gms 

Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp 

Bay leaf- 1 no 

Cardamom pods- 2 nos 

Cloves- 4 nos 

Cinnamon stick- 2" piece 

Onion (chopped)-1 no ( medium) 

Green chilies (chopped)- 1 no ( or to taste) 

Ginger ( chopped finely)- 1/2 tbsp 

Garlic ( chopped)-1/2 tbsp 

Green peas( frozen)-1/4 to 1//2 cup 

Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp 

Garam masala-1/2 tsp 

Coriander leaves( chopped)- 1/4 cup 

salt to taste 

Oil 

Water-2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cup( appr) 

Method

Wash basmati rice,drain well and keep aside. 

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and let it splutter. 

Add bay leaf,cardamom,cloves and cinnamon ,saute for few seconds or until fragrant. 

Now add onion ,green chili,ginger and garlic.Saute until translucent. 

Add the sliced mushroom and salt,saute for about 5 to 10 minutes or until the moisture released from the mushroom is completely absorbed. 

Now add green peas,turmeric powder and garam masala.Mix well. 

Add rice and chopped coriander leaves ,Saute for about a minute. 

Now add water and salt to taste to the pan and bring it to a boil. 

Cover the pan and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes or until the rice is just done. 

Switch off the stove and fluff up the rice using a fork.Keep it covered for another 5 minutes before serving.