Mushroom pulao recipe, an easy, quick, aromatic and tasty vegetarian one pot meal preparation
Mushroom pulao is a simple, easy to make, veg rice dish that is very fragrant and flavorful. An Indian style rice preparation that’s aromatic due to the use of Indian basmati rice, mint leaves and Indian spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It makes for a perfect dinner meal or lunchbox with a side like raita or korma. Mushroom, a source of meatless vegetarian protein lends a robust earthy flavor to the pulao.
mushroom pulao
A super quick one pot meal with minimal preparation, minimal ingredients, and the use of a pressure cooker. Clarified butter or desi ghee and roasted cashew nuts make a huge difference as they elevate the flavor of this otherwise humble dish.
An easy mushroom pulao recipe in a pressure cooker with step by step instructions that can be prepared by even beginner cooks with ease. I have prepared the pulao in a pressure cooker. You can make the pulao in a cooking vessel or a rice cooker too. Mushroom pulao ingredients include mushrooms, basmati rice or any long grained rice, sliced onions, green chilies, chopped fresh mint, coriander leaves, ginger garlic paste, yogurt or coconut milk and cashew nuts. The spices that go into the making of mushroom pulao recipe are cloves, cinnamon, star anise, mace, nutmeg powder, black cardamom, green cardamom and bay leaf.
Once oil and ghee or butter turn hot in a pressure cooker, the bay leaf, the spices, and cashew nuts are tipped into the cooker. Once the cashew nuts turn golden brown, the sliced onions and green chilies are tipped into the cooker and sauteed till the onions turn pink.
mushroom pulao ingredients, Indian spices
Next ginger garlic paste is added and sauteed till the raw flavor of the ginger garlic paste disappears. The sliced mushrooms along with fresh mint and coriander leaves are tipped into the pressure cooker.
making of mushroom pulao recipe in ghee and oil
We have to ensure that the mushrooms are well sauteed and change color as shown in the image. Next, basmati rice that has been soaked in water for 15 min and drained is tipped into the pressure cooker.
mushroom sauteed and addition of basmati rice
The rice has to be carefully mixed to combine without breaking the grains. Next, yogurt and salt are added and mixed. Vegans can use coconut milk instead of yogurt.
mushroom pulao preparation with yogurt or curd
Since mushrooms leave some water, reduce the quantity of water used to cook the mushroom pulao. I usually add 2 cups of hot water for 1 cup of rice. While making mushroom pulao, I add 1 3/4 cups water for 1 cup of rice. If using thick coconut milk, use 1/4 cup coconut milk and 1 1/2 cups water. Pressure cook up to 3 whistles and turn off heat. Allow the pressure to ease and open the lid. Fluff up the rice lightly and remove to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
how to make mushroom pulao in a pressure cooker
If you do not have basmati rice on hand, you can use any long grained rice for this mushroom rice dish. I’d suggest you use fresh mint leaves and dash of nutmeg powder which adds oodles of flavor and aroma to the pulao. The flavors are perfectly balanced with a hint of spice from the green chilis and a robust earthy taste of the mushrooms. If you’re not a mushroom fan yet, you will be after you have tasted this aromatic veg Indian rice preparation with mushrooms that is a gem among Indian mushroom recipes.
mushroom pulao recipe
How to make mushroom pulao in pressure cooker
