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Kumbakonam Home-Style Mushroom Pulao
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kumbakonam Home-Style Mushroom Pulao

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kumbakonam cooking — Kumbakonam Home-Style Mushroom Pulao brings a achari touch with a classic pulao finish. About 57 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 35 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Fenugreek Seeds1/2 tsp
  • Mustard Seeds1 tsp
  • Mushrooms300 g, halved
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

  7. 7

    Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Mushroom Pulao (Pulav) Recipe Video | Show Me The Curry · on YouTube