Mushroom Rice Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 Bay leaf
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3 Cardamom pods
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1 inch Cinnamon stick
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1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
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5 Cashews, halved
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1 cup Basmati rice
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1 tablespoon Oil
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1 tablespoon Ghee (replace with oil for a vegan alternative)
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3 medium Onions, thinly sliced
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1 inch Ginger, finely chopped
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5 Garlic cloves, minced
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200g Mushrooms, thinly sliced (7 oz)
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½ cup Yogurt
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¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
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1 teaspoon Salt
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1½ teaspoon Red chili powder
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1½ teaspoon Garam masala powder
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2 Tomatoes, roughly chopped
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2 to 3 Green chilies, slit lengthwise
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2 tablespoons Fresh coriander, chopped (plus extra for topping)
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2 tablespoons Fresh mint, chopped (add a little extra for garnishing)
# Instructions:
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Give the rice a rinse 2-3 times, then let it soak for half an hour. In boiling salted water (about 3-4 cups), cook the rice until it's almost done—about 80%. Drain and leave aside.
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Warm up some oil and ghee in a pan. Toss in cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf, cashews, and cumin seeds. Sauté for a minute.
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Throw in the onion slices, along with garlic and ginger. Stir and sauté for 5-6 minutes.
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Add the mushrooms and cook them for 3 minutes.
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Mix in the yogurt, garam masala, salt, chili powder, and turmeric. Stir well and cook for about a minute.
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Add chopped tomatoes, mint, coriander, and green chilies. Cover and let it cook for 3 minutes.
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Layer the partially cooked rice over the mixture, spreading it gently. Sprinkle fresh herbs on top, and you can pour over some ghee if you like.
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Put the lid on and let it slowly steam on low heat for 10-15 minutes, until the rice is cooked through.
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Fluff the rice gently and dish it out with some raita on the side.
# Notes:
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Coconut cream can take the place of yogurt for a vegan switch.
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You can make it in various ways—pressure cooker, Instant Pot, or stovetop.
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If the rice feels underdone, just add a splash of water and cook it a bit longer.