Vegetarian Mushroom Rice (Print)
An aromatic vegetarian dish of mushrooms and fluffy basmati rice. Quick to make and great for weeknight meals.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon Ghee (replace with oil for a plant-based option)
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½ cup Yogurt
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2 to 3 Green chilies, slit open
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1 Bay leaf
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2 Tomatoes, diced
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1½ teaspoon Red chili powder
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3 medium Onions, finely sliced
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2 tablespoon Mint leaves, chopped (keep extra for topping)
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3 Cardamom pods
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1 tablespoon Oil
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1 teaspoon Salt
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1½ teaspoon Garam masala powder
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1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
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1 cup Basmati rice
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200g Mushroom, cut into thin slices (7 oz)
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5 Cashews, split in halves
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2 tablespoon Coriander leaves, chopped (save more for garnishing)
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1 inch Cinnamon stick
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¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
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1 inch Ginger, minced
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5 Garlic cloves, chopped small
# Steps:
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Rinse the rice thoroughly 2-3 times and let it soak in water for half an hour. Bring 3-4 cups of water with some salt to a boil, toss in the rice, and cook it until it's about 80% done. Drain and keep aside.
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Warm up some oil and ghee in a deep pan. Toss in cinnamon, cumin, bay leaf, cashews, and cardamom. Let it cook for 60 seconds.
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Throw in onion slices, minced ginger, and garlic. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until it begins to brown.
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Stir in the sliced mushrooms and let them cook for about three minutes.
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Mix in turmeric, garam masala, red chili powder, salt, and yogurt. Stir and continue cooking for another minute.
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Add diced tomatoes, mint leaves, coriander, and slit chilies. Cover with a lid and cook for approximately 3 minutes.
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Gently layer the partially cooked rice over the top of the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with additional herbs and drizzle some ghee if you'd like.
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Cover tightly and cook on the lowest heat possible for 10 to 15 minutes until the rice becomes fully tender.
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Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy it alongside some raita.
# Notes:
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Swap out yogurt for coconut cream to keep it vegan-friendly.
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You can prepare this dish using a stovetop, Instant Pot, or a pressure cooker.
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If rice isn't soft enough, just add some extra water and let it cook a bit more.