Mushroom Matar Pulao is a delicious recipe. It is mixed in peas and mushroom pulao. Peas have good yield in cold season, that is why I am adding peas along with mushrooms. If you make it in any other season then you can skip the peas also can do. Mushroom Matar Pulao is a very nutritious pulao because I have added mushroom in it. Mushroom is very nutritious for the body. This is a very easy and simple pulao, you can make it as a dish, it is a very tasty pulao. Eating mushroom is very beneficial for health. Mushroom is such a vegetable whose taste makes any dish wonderful. The texture of mushroom is very soft and it is cooked in oil and spices.
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Benefits of Mushroom
We add mushroom to things like pizza, pasta, salad, soup etc. and it is rich in nutrients. Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are found in mushrooms which strengthen our immune system. Mushroom holds a special place among vegetables and is rich in nutrition. Elements like protein, dietary fiber and vitamin B are found in mushro A type of fiber called beta glucans is also found in some special types of mushrooms like Sita, which is beneficial for heart health.
Immune System – Eating mushrooms strengthens the body’s immune system. It contains compounds that provide our body with the ability to fight diseases.
Heart- Mushroom is also beneficial for the heart because potassium and fiber in mushroom play an important role in keeping the heart safe.
Diabetes- Mushroom is also very beneficial for diabetes patients because some properties are found in mushroom to control blood sugar. It contains less calories and carbohydrates, due to which the blood sugar level remains balanced. Apart from this, mushroom also has antioxidant properties which help in reducing the risk of diabetes.
Basmati rice: Basmati rice is a long-grain rice that is known for its distinctive aroma and flavor. It is commonly used in biryani pulao as it cooks evenly and absorbs flavors well.
Sella rice: Sella rice is a type of basmati rice that has been parboiled, which means it has been partially boiled in the husk. This gives the rice a firmer texture and allows it to absorb more flavors, making it a popular choice for biryani pulao.
Kalijira rice: Kalijira rice is a small, aromatic rice that is commonly used in Bangladeshi cuisine. It has a slightly nutty flavor and a soft texture, which makes it a good option for biryani pulao.
Jeera samba rice: Jeera samba rice is a short-grain rice that is commonly used in South Indian cuisine. It has a slightly nutty flavor and a firm texture, which makes it a good option for biryani pulao.
Overall, basmati rice and sella rice are the most commonly used rice for biryani pulao, but other options like kalijira rice and jeera samba rice can also be used depending on personal preference and availability. It’s important to note that the type of rice used can affect the cooking time and water ratio, so be sure to follow the recipe instructions carefully.
Mushroom matar pulao
Ingredients
- 1½ cup Basmati rice
- 2 tbsp oil
- 150 gram button mushroom
- ¾ cup green peas
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 bayleafs
- broccoli optional
- 2 black cardamom
- 4 clove garlic
- 1 tomato
- salt as per taste
Instructions
- Wash the rice and let it soak in water for half an hour.
- Then drain the water and keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin and cardamom.
- Add cinnamon, bay leaf, garlic and fry for 3 minutes while stirring.
- Add tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli and salt and mix well and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add rice and peas and mix well.
- Add three cups of water. Once it boils, reduce the flame to low. 15 20cover and cook.
