Mushroom & Peas Pulao

Mushroom and Peas Pulao is a complete dish and can be eaten as a complete meal on its own. A bowl of your favourite raita, achar and pappad is all you want. I always make it sure to add those vegetables which are my kids' favourite to make sure that they don't complaint. Mushrooms are my son's favourite whereas girls love peas. 

INGREDIENTS:

Courtesy: Shehzad Husain

Serves: 6

Basmati Rice      2 1/2 cups

Mushrooms    100 gm/ 1 1/2 cups

Green peas(fresh or frozen)    1/2 cup

Vegetable oil      2 tbsp

Cinnamon sticks     2"

Black Cardamom       2

Kalonji/ Black Cumin/ Karinjeerakam 1/2 tsp

Garlic cloves     3,chopped

Tomato    1 medium

Water    4 cups

Salt    2 tsp

Method:

1. Wash the rice atleast twice and set aside in a sieve(strainer).

2 In a medium saucepan, heat the oil and add the spices, garlic and salt.

3. Add the sliced tomato and button mushrooms and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. 

4. Now add the rice and peas and gently stir around, making sure you do not break the rice.

5. Add the water and bring the mixture to the boil. lower the heat, cover and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes.