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Mushroom Pilau Rice

Name: Mushroom Pilau Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 inch piece cinnamon stick; 6 green cardamom pods; 6 cloves; 2 Indian bay leaves; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 large onion; 2 tbsp butter; 3 cloves garlic; 250 g mushrooms; 1 tsp chilli flakes; 2 tsp salt; 2 cups basmati rice; 3 cups water

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Prep: 10 min

Cook: 15 min

Extra Time: 10 for resting

A simple rice dish perfect to accompany any Indian meal.

Ingredients

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

1 inch piece

cinnamon stick

green cardamom pods

cloves

Indian bay leaves

1 tsp

cumin seeds

1 large

onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp

butter, (30g)

3 cloves

garlic, finely chopped

250 g

mushrooms, sliced

1 tsp

chilli flakes, (optional)

2 tsp

salt, (or to taste)

2 cups

basmati rice, (370g) washed

3 cups

water, (710ml)

Method

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves and cumin seeds. Sauté for 30 seconds or until the cumin seeds start to brown.
2. Add the onions and butter and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Turn the heat up to high and add the mushrooms. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the all the water from the mushrooms has evaporated.
5. Season with salt and chilli flakes (if using).
6. Add the washed rice stir well, then add the water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, put the lid on and cook the rice for 10-12 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed.
7. Remove from the heat, keep the lid on and let it rest for a further 10 minutes. Gently fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

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