Mushroom Risotto
- 35 min
- mild
- Serves 4
Mushroom risotto of jeera samba rice stirred with browned mushrooms, butter, herbs, milk and cheese. Mild, serves 4, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.
Ingredients
Butter75 grams
Thyme¼ tsp
Oregano¼ tsp
Rosemary1 pinch
Garlic5 cloves
Onion1
Mushroom200 grams
Salt1 tsp
Jeera Samba Rice1 cup
Water1 litre
Milk200 ml
Coriander Leaves, Finely ChoppedFor Garnish
Cheese Cubes1
Contains: milk, mushroom.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 388kcal | 1552kcal |
| Protein | 8.7g | 35g |
| Carbohydrate | 50g | 199g |
| Fat | 18g | 72g |
| Fibre | 1.7g | 6.8g |
| Sugar | 4.5g | 18g |
Cookd masalas for mushroom
Method
In a pan melt the butter and add the herbs, garlic and onion, saute for 30 seconds.
Add sliced mushroom and salt, and saute until well browned( around 2 minutes).
Add the unwashed jeera rice and mix it well, pour the water and milk gradually and whisk vigorously.
Once all the liquid is absorbed and a pongal like texture is attained, switch off the flame and the chopped coriander, and processed cheese.
Before you start
- How long does Mushroom Risotto take?
- 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Mushroom Risotto serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Mushroom Risotto vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Mushroom Risotto spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Mushroom Risotto?
- 200 grams Mushroom, 1 cup Jeera Samba Rice, 1 Cheese Cubes, 75 grams Butter, 1 Onion, 200 ml Milk, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Mushroom Risotto?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Mushroom Risotto?
- About 388 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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