Peas And Mushroom Pulao

Ingredients:

Preparation Time : 35 minutes

1. Basmati rice – 2 ¼ cups
2. Oil – 1 tbsp
3. Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
4. Black cardamom – 2
5. Cinnamon sticks – 2
6. Garlic (sliced) – 3 cloves
7. Salt to taste
8. Tomato (sliced) – 1 medium
9. White button mushrooms – 2/3 cup
10. Green peas – ¾ cup
11. Water – 3 cups

Method:

• Wash the rice well and leave it to soak in water for 30 minutes.
• In a medium heavy pan, heat the oil and add the spices, garlic and salt.
• Add the tomato and mushrooms and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Tip the rice into a colander and drain it thoroughly. Add it to the pan with the peas.
• Stir gently, making sure that you do not break up the grains of rice.
• Add the water and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes.
• Just before serving, remove the lid from the pan and fluff up the rice with a fork.
• Spoon into a dish and serve immediately.