Recipe7

Pea and Mushroom Pullao

Ingredients:

75 gms Peas
2 Cinnamon sticks
2 tbsps Vegetable Oil
450 gms Basmati Rice
2 black Cardamom pods
1 Pods of GGarlic, sliced
1 Medium Tomato, sliced
½ tsp Black Cumin Seeds
50 gms Button Mushrooms
750 ml Water
1 tsp Salt


Method:
Wash the rice at least twice and set aside in asieve (stimmer).
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil and add the spices, garluc and salt.
Add the sliced tomato and button mushrooms and stir for 2-3 minutes.
Now add the rice and peas and gently stir around, making sure you do not break the rice.
Add the water and bring the mixture to the boil. Lower the heat, cover and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes.


Tip: Never stir rice while it cooks because it will crush the rice grains, releasing starch, and make the rice gummy