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mushroom pulao recipe with step by step photos – quick, easy and tasty mushroom pulao recipe made in pressure cooker.

sharing a vegetarian version of goan pulao. again one of those pulaos which were made often at home. this pulao recipe is similar to the goan prawn pulao my mom makes at home. minus the prawns but delicious.

this is a simple, quick and extremely tasty pulao. it is a handy recipe when you have little time or are tired to cook and yet long for comfort homemade food. i have used button mushrooms in the pulao. though you can use any variety of fresh or dried mushrooms. you could also make this pulao with mixed veggies of your choice instead of mushrooms.

the addition of coconut milk in the pulao, gives it a rich taste. though if you do not have coconut milk, just add water. at times when there is no ready coconut milk, i add water and prepare the mushroom pulao. the entire dish is cooked in a pressure cooker. though you can also make the recipe in a pan. you can also check this easy mushroom pulao recipe.

serve this goan style mushroom pulao plain or with a side of onion-lemon salad or veggie salad or a raita.

if you are looking for more mushroom recipes then do check mushroom biryani, kadai mushroom, mushroom curry and aloo mushroom masala recipe.

goan style mushroom pulao recipe below:

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mushroom pulao recipe

mushroom pulao recipe made in a pressure cooker. this is a mild, flavorful mushroom pulao recipe with coconut milk.

course main course

cuisine goan

prep time 25 minutes

cook time 25 minutes

total time 50 minutes

servings 3

rough calories per serving 666 kcal

author dassana

ingredients (1 cup = 250 ml)

main ingredients for mushroom pulao

• 1.5 cups basmati rice – you can use any type of long grained rice
• 200 to 250 grams white button mushrooms, sliced or chopped
• 85 grams onion or 1 medium size onion, thinly sliced or finely chopped, about ⅓ to ½ cup sliced or chopped onions
• 1 medium size tomato or ⅓ cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 medium size potato, peeled & cubed (optional)
• 1 to 2 green chilies, chopped
• ½ tablespoon ginger-garlic paste or 1 inch ginger + 6 to 7 garlic, crushed in mortar-pestle
• 1 cup thick coconut milk + 1.5 to 1.75 cups water or an overall of 2.5 to 2.75 cups water (add depending on the quality of rice. usually most basmati rice which have been soaked for 20 to 30 mins before, requires about 2.5 cups water if you want separate grains. for a slightly more cooked texture, you can add 2.75 to 3 cups of water)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• salt or sea salt as required

whole spices for mushroom pulao

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera), optional
• 3 green cardamoms (hari elaichi)
• 4 to 5 cloves (lavang)
• 6 to 7 black pepper (sabut kalimirch)
• 1 to 1.5 inches cinnamon (dalchini)

how to make recipe

preparation for mushroom pulao

1. clean, wash and soak the rice for 20 to 30 minutes. 

2. when the rice is getting soaked, chop all the veggies. rinse and chop the mushrooms too.

3. take all the whole garam masala and keep it aside.

making mushroom pulao

1. in a pressure cooker, heat oil. add the whole garam masala including cumin, and fry till they become fragrant. about few seconds.
2. add the onions and fry them till translucent.
3. add the ginger-garlic paste and saute till the raw smell of the paste disappears.
4. now add the chopped tomatoes, potatoes and mushrooms. saute for 8-10 minutes till the mushrooms are half cooked. Keep on stirring in between.
5. add the soaked rice and the chopped green chili.
6. saute the rice for 1-2 minutes stirring in between on a low flame.
7. add the coconut milk and water. stir and season with salt.

8. pressure cook mushroom pulao for 2 to 3 whistles.

9. when the pressure settles down on its own, remove the lid and gently fluff the rice.

10. garnish with coriander leaves or mint leaves and serve mushroom pulao with sliced onions and lime. you could also have mushroom pulao with onion-tomato raita.

how to make mushroom pulao recipe:

1. pick, rinse and soak the rice for 30 mins. when the rice is getting soaked, chop all the onions, tomatoes, potatoes, green chilies. rinse and chop the mushrooms too. after 30 minutes, strain all the water and keep the soaked rice aside.

2. in a pressure cooker, heat oil. add the whole garam masala and saute till they splutter and become fragrant.

3. next add sliced onions.

4. stir and saute the onions on a low to medium flame till they become light golden.

5. then add the ginger-garlic paste or crushed ginger-garlic.

6. saute till the raw aroma of the ginger-garlic goes away. this takes just some seconds.

7. add the chopped tomatoes, green chilies & potatoes. you can also add about ⅓ cup of green peas at this step.

8. stir and saute for a minute.

9. now add the sliced or chopped button mushrooms.

10. saute for 4 to 5 minutes.

11. add the soaked rice.

12. saute the rice for 1 minute stirring gently on a low flame.

13. add the coconut milk.

14. next add water.

15. stir and mix very well.

16. now season with salt. stir again.

17. pressure cook the mushroom pulao for 2 to 3 whistles or for 9 to 10 minutes. if using a 3 litre cooker, pressure cook for 2 whistles and for a 2 litre cooker, pressure cook for 3 whistles.

18. when the pressure settles down on its own in the cooker, remove the lid. gently fluff the mushroom pulao.

19. serve mushroom pulao with sliced onions and lime. you could also have mushroom pulao with onion-tomato raita and roasted papad.

dassana amit

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i am passionate about cooking from childhood and learnt cooking from my elders. having a home science degree surely enhanced my cooking & baking skills which i now share as fool proof recipes on the blog. i am trained both in mainstream indian as well as international cuisines.

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