• 1 1/2 cup rice
• 3 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 1/2 tbsp oil
• salt to taste
• 2 tsp garam masala OR roast and grind the following
• (1/2 tsp cumins seeds, 1 tsp coriander seeds,1/4 tsp pepper corns, 1/8 tsp caraway seeds, 1/2 bay leaf, 4 cloves, 2 green cardamoms, 1/2” cinnamon)
• Grind
• 1/4 cup fresh/frozen coconut, slightly roasted (add more if preferred)
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 2 – 4 green chilies, slightly roasted1 tsp ginger, chopped
• 3 tsp garlic, chopped

Wash and soak the rice for 10 – 15 minutes, drain and keep aside.

Grind all ingredients mentioned into a fine paste. Also grind the species to a fine powder if required. (I used freshly ground spices)

Heat oil in a deep vessel, add onions and sauté till translucent. Add garam masala.

Add mushrooms and sauté, then add rice and saute. Add the masala paste and roast for few minutes.

Add enough water(2 1/2 – 3 cups), salt and bring it boil on high heat. Let it simmer. Then keep on low flame and let the rice cook.

Once done, remove from heat, serve with lemon, raita on side.

by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 1508 views