Indian
Indian - Biryani and Rice
Mushroom Do Piaza Pulao
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups basmati rice
- • 400g button mushrooms, quartered
- • 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- • 1 cup yogurt, whisked
- • 3 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 tsp garam masala
- • 1 tsp red chili powder
- • 1/2 cup mint leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the basmati 30 minutes, then parboil in salted water until 70% done and drain.
2
Phase 2
Fry the onion slices in the ghee until deep golden and remove half for layering.
3
Phase 3
In the remaining ghee, crackle the cumin, add the mushrooms and sauté 4 minutes, then stir in the yogurt, red chili powder, and garam masala and cook until thick.
4
Phase 4
Layer the mushroom masala, rice, fried onions, and mint leaves in a heavy pot.
5
Phase 5
Seal the pot and cook on the lowest heat 20 minutes; rest 10 minutes, fluff, and serve.