Tomato, Mushroom , Cheese Pulav

This slightly flavored rice can win hearts of anyone when served for dinner. The dish is so light on tummy and goes well on its own without any side dish.
Initial reaction from my mother, when I served her during an impromptu visit, was - serve with some pickle, your father does not enjoy bland food.
I resisted the urge to tell her that it is a flavor packed meal. But I let my food do the talking. This was a simple meal made under 30 min.



Ingredients
1 cup long grained basmati rice
1/2 cup chopped button mushrooms
1 medium firm tomato finely chopped
1 black cardamom
1 tspn crushed cumin seeds
1 tspn crushed black pepper
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 tspn ginger garlic paste
2 tbsp Clarified Butter/ Ghee
1 cube of cheddar cheese, cut in small pea size cubes
salt to taste
Method
1) Wash the rice under tap water. Let it stand until you finish the preps
2) In a deep pan, heat ghee
3) Add the ginger garlic paste. Saute it well
4) Next add the chopped mushrooms, saute for few minutes
5) Next add the cumin seeds, black pepper, cinnamon stick and cardamom.
6) Add the tomatoes. Gently stir. Dont mash the tomatoes else it will ooze out color and juices that will change the texture and taste of the rice. 
7) Now add the rice along with 2 cups of water and salt
8) Cover the pot and let it cook (you can move to rice cooker at this stage)
9) When the rice is cooked, try fluffing it with a fork
10) Serve hot , topped with cheese cubes.

As a side dish you can serve boondi raita or plain curd. 

Comments

the rice looks pretty..lovely color..no fan of mushrooms..but surely understand the flavors thru the ingredients:)
Priya Suresh said…
Inviting pulao, wish to have it for my lunch today.
Srivalli said…
Love all one pot meals..so inviting..of course would replace with paneer if you won't mind..:)
Amila said…
rice with mushroom & cheese...sounds delicious!!
Rajani said…
I love mushrooms, its a favorite with kiddo as well. This looks like an easy recipe with subtle flavors.
Cool Lassi(e) said…
Unusual combo for a pulao. Looks like an easy breezy thing to whip-up!
vidhas said…
Lovley combo. My kids and me love mushrooms. Nice click.
divyagcp said…
Unique combo.. Love the addition of cheese to the pulao.. Looks delicious..

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Pavani said…
Yumm.. cheese, mushrooms & tomatoes -- what's not to like baout the combo.. Rice looks super delicious.
Unknown said…
very different combo in a pulao. love how the grains are seperate!!

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