One Pot Pudina Pulao and Mushroom Pepper Fry
- 35 min
- medium
- Serves 4
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.
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Rainy Day
Ingredients
- Mushroom400 grams
- Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
- Cumin Powder½ tsp
- Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
- Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
- Green Chilli3
- Coriander Leaves½ cup
- Mint Leaves½ cup
- Ghee2 tbsp
- Onion2
- Tomato1
- Green Cardamom3
- Bay Leaves2
- Cinnamon½ inch
- Star Anise1
- Cloves3
- Fennel Seeds1¼ tsp
- Cumin¼ tsp
- Salt2¾ tsp
- Water2½ cup
- Basmati Rice, Soaked1½ cup
- Butter2 tbsp
- Curry leaves2 sprigs
- Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
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 | 465kcal | 1860kcal |
| Protein | 11g | 45g |
| Carbohydrate | 75g | 298g |
| Fat | 15g | 61g |
| Fibre | 5.9g | 24g |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 21g |
Cookd masalas for mushroom
Method
In a mixing bowl add mushrooms and all the ingredients for the marination and let it sit for 30 minutes
In a mixer jar add all the ingredients for the paste and blend into a smooth paste and set aside
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
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.
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.
Finish the dish with black pepper and serve hot. Fluffing up the rice.
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?
- 4. 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, 1½ 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 465 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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