Peas and mushroom pulao recipe

Ingredients

Basmati rice – 2 ¼ cups

Oil – 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

Black cardamom – 2

Cinnamon sticks – 2

Garlic (sliced) – 3 cloves

Salt to taste

Tomato (sliced) – 1 medium

White button mushrooms – 2/3 cup

Green peas – ¾ cup

Water – 3 cups

Method

1. Wash the rice well and leave it to soak in water for 30 minutes.

2. In a medium heavy pan, heat the oil and add the spices, garlic and salt.

3. Add the tomato and mushrooms and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.

4. Tip the rice into a colander and drain it thoroughly. Add it to the pan with the peas.

5. Stir gently, making sure that you do not break up the grains of rice.

6. Add the water and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes.

7. Just before serving, remove the lid from the pan and fluff up the rice with a fork.

8. Spoon into a dish and serve immediately.