One Pot Pudina Pulao and Mushroom Pepper Fry
Also known as Pudina Sadham, Pudina Rice, Mushroom Pepper Masala · Veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes
Biryani & PulaoRice dishesCurries & GraviesDry sidesOne-pot mealsGluten-free
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Rainy Day
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One pot pudina pulao with mint paste and rice, plus a pepper mushroom fry. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 35 minutes plus marinating, step-by-step video.
Ingredients
25 itemsGinger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Green Chilli3
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1.5 tsp
Coriander Leaves½ cup
Ghee2 tbsp
Onion2
Green Cardamom3
Bay Leaves2
Cinnamon½ inch
Star Anise1
Cloves3
Fennel Seeds1.25 tsp
Cumin¼ tsp
Tomato1
Salt2.75 tsp
Basmati Rice, Soaked1.5 cup
Water2.5 cup
Butter2 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Mushroom400 grams
Mint Leaves½ cup
Contains: milk, mushroom.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 930kcal | 1860kcal |
| Protein | 23g | 45g |
| Carbohydrate | 149g | 298g |
| Fat | 31g | 61g |
| Fibre | 12g | 24g |
| Sugar | 10g | 21g |
Cookd masalas for mushroom
Method
- 1
In a mixing bowl add mushrooms and all the ingredients for the marination and let it sit for 30 minutes
Ginger Garlic PasteCumin PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderRed Chilli PowderMushroom
- 2
In a mixer jar add all the ingredients for the paste and blend into a smooth paste and set aside
Green ChilliCoriander LeavesMint Leaves
- 3
In a pressure cooker, add ghee,all the whole garam masalas, sliced onions and ginger garlic paste, saute until the onion turns translucent, then add sliced tomatoes and cook until it turns mushy
GheeOnionGreen CardamomBay LeavesCinnamonStar AniseClovesFennel SeedsCuminTomato
- 4
Add the prepared paste, salt, red chilli powder and turmeric powder to the cooker, saute until the raw flavour disappears. Add the soaked rice to the cooker and gently mix it around. Pour water and once it reaches a boil, close the lid and pressure cook on a moderate flame for 2 whistles. Let the cooker rest for at least 10 minutes before opening.
Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltBasmati RiceWater
- 5
In a kadai add butter, and the marinated mushrooms, add sliced onions and saute on high flame. Add salt, curry leaves and saute until the water evaporates.
ButterFennel SeedsOnionCurry leavesSalt
- 6
Finish the dish with black pepper and serve hot. Fluffing up the rice.
Black Pepper Powder
Before you start
- How long does One Pot Pudina Pulao and Mushroom Pepper Fry take?
- 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does One Pot Pudina Pulao and Mushroom Pepper Fry serve?
- 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is One Pot Pudina Pulao and Mushroom Pepper Fry vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is One Pot Pudina Pulao and Mushroom Pepper Fry spicy?
- It is medium: 2 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 One Pot Pudina Pulao and Mushroom Pepper Fry?
- 400 grams Mushroom, ½ cup Mint Leaves, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, 1.5 cup Basmati Rice, ½ cup Coriander Leaves, 3 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for One Pot Pudina Pulao and Mushroom Pepper Fry?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in One Pot Pudina Pulao and Mushroom Pepper Fry?
- About 930 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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