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    Home » Main Course » Pulav | Briyani (rice varieties)

    Mushroom Pulav | Kaalan Pulav

    Published: Feb 26, 2015 · by Nisha

    Mushrooms are like sponges, they tend to absorb any flavor we inject in them. Since they adapt easily in any dish, it gives us an edge while preparing this veggie. Personally I feel, a tangy and a spicy character highlights these little buttons well. Yesterday’s recipe very much alike in this particular taste, made a sensational dish. It is so versatile that each time I make, I try to pair this up with almost everything from rice to chapatis to even breads. 
    Mushroom Pulav | Kaalan Pulav
    In a more similar manner, I present another mouth puckering and a piquant dish. Those of you who have a problem with the heat, please adjust accordingly. Simple one pot meal that is so apt for this cold weather. It gives the perfect warmth for this season. Enjoy this with a simple onion raita and some chips/papad.

    Mushroom Pulav
    Mushroom Pulav

    Mushroom Pulav | Kaalan Pulav

    Mushroom Pulav | Kaalan Pulav

    Spicy pulav with sliced mushrooms.

    Prep Time: 10 Mins | Cook Time: 15 Mins | Total Time: 25 Mins | Serves: 2

    Ingredients
    For Rice

    • 1 Cup Basmati Rice
    • 2 Cloves
    • 1 Cinnamon stick
    • 1 Bay leaf
    For Mushroom Masala
    • 3 Cups Sliced Mushrooms (any kind)
    • 2 tablespoon Butter (or Oil)
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • 2-3 Cloves
    • ½" Cinnamon stick
    • 2 Bay leaves
    • 1 Star anise (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon Ginger garlic paste
    • 2 Green chilli, slit lengthwise
    • 1 Medium size Onion, chopped
    • 1 Tomato, finely chopped
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Red chilli powder
    • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
    • 1 teaspoon Amchur Powder or lime juice (as needed)
    • Coriander leaves for garnishing
    • Greens of Scallions

    Other Optional additions

      • Roasted cashews
      • Green peas
      Instructions
      For Rice

      1. Cook the basmati rice with the whole spices mentioned. Transfer it to a plate or a wide mouthed bowl and let it cool. Fluff it with a fork and keep aside. 

      For Mushroom Masala

      1. Heat butter in a kadai. Once it is hot, add the cloves, bay leaves, star anise and the cinnamon sticks. Once they become plump, take them out. Then add the cumin seeds in the same oil and let it splutter. 
        • Then add the green chillies, onion and fry them. Add the ginger garlic paste and once the raw smell goes off add the tomatoes. 
        • Let them cook and once they are softened, add all the spice mixes (except amchur) and fry them for a minute. 
        • Add the mushroom and salt as needed. Cover and cook until they become tender. 
        • Check for seasoning and adjust. Add amchur powder, mix it. Garnish it with coriander leaves and greens of Scallions. 

        Notes

        1. If you are planning to cook rice and the mushroom separately, follow the instructions given above. If not the extra whole spices are needed. Generally in Pulav, everything is cooked together. But for personal convenience I prefer doing it separately. Either of the methods work perfectly. 
        2. Do not leave out the amchur powder or lime juice. The tanginess gives a nice punch to the mushrooms. 

        This post is for Blogging Marathon 49 under the theme "Cooking with one ingredient". Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 49 here. 

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        Comments

        1. Pavani N says

          March 08, 2015 at 8:14 pm

          That is one delicious mushroom pulav. Love your props and the presentation Nisha. Where did you get those pots, from India?

          Reply
          • Nisha says

            March 09, 2015 at 4:44 pm

            Which one Pavani ? I got everything from here.. Those rustic tins are from Hobby Lobby.

            Reply
          • Pavani N says

            March 16, 2015 at 12:44 am

            Oh wow, I meant the ones in the last picture. I'll look for them there. Thank you.

            Reply
        2. Harini-Jaya R says

          March 06, 2015 at 3:28 pm

          Very neat presentation.

          Reply
        3. Srivalli says

          March 03, 2015 at 10:44 am

          Very nicely presented Nisha..love your back drop you have been using!

          Reply
        4. Priya Suresh says

          March 01, 2015 at 10:20 am

          Fantastic one pot meal, can have this flavourful rice rite now for my lunch.

          Reply
        5. Chef Mireille says

          February 27, 2015 at 4:53 am

          lovely rice dish

          Reply
        6. Srividhya says

          February 26, 2015 at 10:18 pm

          Yum. Love the serve ware. 🙂

          Reply

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