Thursday, February 18, 2010

Mughalai Mushroom Rice


I had got this recipe from a magazine and had written down in my recipe book long time back ,when i was searching for a new dish to try, i found this one and i wanted to do it as just by reading these ingredients i knew it would surely be delicious and yes i loved it too...U all can try this as it doesnt take much time and was easy yet a very yummy one too...

Ingredients


12-15 mushrooms cut into quarter

1 1/4 cup basmati rice

1/4 cup milk


2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves


2 tbsp chopped mint leaves

1 tsp cumin seeds


1 tsp garam masala powder


1/2 tsp red chilli powder


2 fresh red chillies slit


2 tbsp oil


salt to taste

Grind to a fine paste


1 tsp poppy seeds

1 onion finely sliced and fried in 2 tbsp oil till golden brown


6 cashewnuts


6 almonds


3 cloves


1 tsp red chilli powder


1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 " ginger piece

6 cloves of garlic

1 tbsp curd


Method
  • Grind the ingredients mentioned under " grind" with little water to a fine paste
  • Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes,drain and keep aside
  • Heat the water in a pan, when it starts boiling add the basmati rice and cook it till 3/4 done and then drain it and keep aside to cool, mix salt in it
  • Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, when it sputters add the fresh red chillies & the paste and fry for 5 min till the oil separates
  • Add the coriander leaves, mint leaves and fry for 1 minute and then add the mushrooms , salt and fry for 2-3 minutes
  • Add 2 tbsp water and milk and allow it to boil and then add red chilli powder and garam masala powder and fry for another min and add salt and switch off the gas and allow it to cool(gravy should be thick)
  • After its completely cool add the rice and mix it well
  • Switch on the gas and close the lid and keep it on a low flame for 15 min and then serve hot

104 comments:

  1. Sushma
    This rice looks so festive and sounds absolutely heavenly! I need to stock my pantry with more spices so that I can experience these delightful dishes that you bestow upon our viewing pleasure!

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  2. Sounds very aromatic and looks extremely delicious.....

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  3. looks just superb Sushma :)....its looks so delicious and i bet it would be more delicious.. lucky people who eat this from u :)... u rock!!

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  4. Hi Sushma,
    This mushroom rice looks so amazing! I'm a great fan of rice dishes and I love mushroom, yours sounds absolutely wonderful and it does seem like a quick and easy meal, I loved it:)

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  5. That really looks delicious... nice presentation...

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  6. The rice looks so good! I love rice dishes like this.

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  7. Mughalai mushroom rice looks absolutely delicious and love this sort of aromatic and yummyilicious rice dishes...looks awesome dear..

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  8. Rice looks very rich and festive!

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  9. Gosh, such an aromatic rice! Cool stills, can make everyone drool for it! Pass me a plate pls...:)

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  10. Hi sushma, the rice looks so yummy....liked the idea of adding cashews and almonds...definitely two amazing tastemakers...lovely click too !

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  11. This sure looks Authentic one ! Liked your snap too !

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  12. Thanks for your wonderful comments my dear friends...

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  13. Nice click sushma i like those cut chillies used for garnishing with the dish.

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  14. wow, what a nice and tasty rice..love the presentation..too good..

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  15. Yummy...Have some mushrooms in fridge...wat a timing!!! thnx...

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  16. Aromatic rice looks tasty! Nice presentation!

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  17. hi. this looks so beautiful and that paste along with pudina must have given a rich flavor to the rice.

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  18. Aromatic rice and delicious!!!love the presantation..;))

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  19. This is a nice recipe with mshrom..nice click.

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  20. so do this rice, really very tasty and easy too...thanks for dropping by all of you,hope u all try this one...

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  21. By going through the ingredients, very sure this is delicious one, thanks for sharing.....

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  22. mounthwatering yummy tempting rice..

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  23. Beautiful pics, delcious rice to have on Sundays.

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  24. This rice looks healthy and delicious. Love the nuts and spices added...yum. It must be so full of lovely flavour.

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  25. Sushma, the dish looks really good; what type of 'garam masala' do you usually use?

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  26. wow that sounds so delicious....looks very colorful

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  27. looks nice....the way u present too gud...

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  28. mughali mushroom rice looks absolutely awsome and delicious!! must be great with a raita!!!

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  29. Rice looks so tempting and delish Sushma...

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  30. one royal dish for sure ...the masala used to the pulao is cool!lovely presentation.
    TC

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  31. Thanks so much all of you for your wonderful comments....i use garam masala powder which v get it from outside( i use organic or everest) or u can make fresh garam masala at home itself...if u want i can give u the recipe...

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  32. Rice looks colorful sushma. I bet it was delicious. No Paneer in it?? :)

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  33. So so very yumm sushma! Rich and aromatic!

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  34. lovely recipee sushma....mughal cuisines r exquisite...nice presentation...

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  35. wow very flavourful & yummy rice

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  36. oh wow, looks so aromatic and delicious! Love your pic... very tempting. This recipe just rocks! I have bookmarked it now.

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  37. Thanks for all your lovely comments,do keep coming...

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  38. Oh wow thats looking yummy sushma... very aromatice and appealing. and offcourse would have tasted great too,...

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  39. This looks wonderful - I love mushrooms.

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  40. Wow the mushroom rice looks royal and Yumm Sushma

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  41. Sushma,
    mushroom rice looks royal. Presentation is beautiful

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  42. The Recipe for the Garam Masala would be wonderful. It would be nice to know which of your favourite recipes go with this garam masala... in a future post?
    :-)
    Thanks!

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  43. Thanks for your wonderful comments, i have written the recipe in your blog, do check it and try and let me know ...will let u know if i use garam masala in my future posts...

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  44. Lovely pics and to be true the pic speaks a 1000 words... The Mughalai style mushroom rice is making me drool!!!

    http://memoryarchieved.blogspot.com

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  45. oh looks delicious mushrooms and rice good combo

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  46. Looks like a truly royal treat dear.. Fit for a king, I wud say ;) I am so very tempted to try thos out soon :)

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  47. That's so full of flavors..Looks very tempting, Sushma..!!!

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  48. wow sushma this rice looks damn tempting...lovely recipe, thnx for sharing...yumm

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  49. very tempting and the name itself makes it sound delicious !!

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  50. wow sounds gud.luks yummy..luvly presented..

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  51. loevly biryani... Though I am still drolling over the doughnuts.. look like store bought..

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  52. I'm all drooling looking over those spicy red chillies. Wish I could take a bite.

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  53. Thanks all of you for your lovely comments, Really a nice one to try and very delicious too...so let me know if u try it...

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  54. Lovely..me too planning to prepare mughalai rice...Will take urs as reference..Thanks !!

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  55. Sounds so rich shushma!Mughalai means always rich!! Looks pleasing too! You all would have had a great time eating such a delightful dish :)

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  56. Lovely rich & sumptuous rice that is Sushma..... Yummy Very beautifully garnished..... Very MUGHLAI.......!!!
    RICHIE RICH!!!!

    Ash...
    (http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

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  57. Rich & Delicious rice,love the chillies 0n top

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  58. Its a very nice recipe,sure to try this extremely delicious rice

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  59. that looks real rich mughlai food. lovely decoartion and thats gonna be mothwatering I can bet.

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  60. Wow!!!!a lovely recipe....should try it soon....Thanks for sharing sushma.

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  61. Thanks chitra,raks,Ash,ruchika,shanthi,saynathani and latha for your lovely comments, do try this ,very nice one..

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  62. The rice must have been very flavorful..It looks very delicious!

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  63. yum!I would love a plate full of that rice!

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  64. The rice looks too good Sushma....nice combo of flavors :)

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  65. Rice looks too rich and very aromatic Sushma. Beautiful prsentation

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  66. This rice looks so so flavorful!! very nice recipe...Delicious!

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  67. This looks delicious, especially the way you presented it! It's so colorful.

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  68. Dear Sushma, I'm out of words to describe this awesome preparation..but i'll try.. This Mughalai Mushroom Rice looks so flavorful, aromatic, colorful, inviting and delicious...Beautiful Clicks. Ur the queen of presenting food in such a colorful way..I always love the colors in ur prep..Like here the fresh red chillies stand out ..well cut and look awesome.

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  69. Yum..Mushroom rice looks so delicious Sushma.Never tried making a mixed rice using mushroom..that too Mughlai style..got to try!!

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  70. This rice looks gorgeous Sushma!!No doubt it would have tasted delicious!

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  71. Thanks friends for your encouraging comments everytime,do keep coming here ...

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  72. Beautiful presentation Sushma.. looks fantastic and delicious.

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  73. looks yumm, just droping by to say Hi :)

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  74. It looks very rich and royal.Bookmarked to try

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  75. Thank You! Will post what flavors I got.

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  76. Yum! I agree, this rice dish looks like a delight by taste, look, scent, and beyond! Thank you for another great recipe!

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  77. Superb click Sushma..... im drooling here.. :(

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  78. Thanks valar, ms peanuts,padhu,ruchika,nicole,lena for your wonderful comments..

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  79. Mushroom rice looks colourful, delicious and tempting. New type of recipe. I feel like having it now.

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  80. yummy, sushma your posts always make me hungry be it early morning or any other time of the day....

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  81. Sounds really delicious!!im bookmarking it

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  82. rice looks delicious and easy to make....healthy ....lovely clicks dear..

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  83. love this aromatic and delicious rice..I can feel the great taste just by reading.Will def give it a shot, one of these days.

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  84. Thanks babli,spice,shahana,sowmya,nags & sangeetha for your wonderful comments..

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  85. rice is looking so inviting.. wonderful presentation... all colours are looking so nice... great click too...

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  86. 100th comment today by me :)

    Sushma, no way I will take you to any restaurant. I will cook for you (how can you bypass me). Then with a full tummy, we can go for a round :)

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  87. This is one awesome looking dish...love the colors and the combination of ingredients...

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  88. Looks very rich and beautiful presentation !!!

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  89. That mushroom rice looks very flavorful and enjoyable! Yummy!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  90. Hi there,
    Thank you so much for this lovely recipe.
    I tried this today at home, but I used rice from Iran instead of Basmati. Iranian rice is similiar to Basmati. The dish was mindblowing!:)
    My husband and I ate countless helpings..thank you very much

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