Friday, March 18, 2011

Mushroom Pulao




I am sure mushroom lovers will love this pulao. I added coconut milk to make the pulao delicious and rich! The ingredient list may be long, but it takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
2 Garlic pods chopped finely
A handful of sliced mushroom and frozen peas
1 Green Chilli
2 Cloves
1 Stick cinnamon
1 Bay leaf
1 Star Anise
Salt
1 cup Basmathi Rice
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp ghee
Coriander leaves to garnish
3/4 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup water

Method:

Heat oil and ghee in pressure cooker.
Add cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf and star anise.
After a few seconds, add garlic, onion and green chilli. Saute for a couple of minutes.
Add mushroom and peas and stir well.
Wash and rinse the rice.
Add the rice. Saute for a minute.
Add salt, coconut milk and water.
Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
Cool and garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve with any raitha or chips.