Friday, March 25, 2011

Peas and Tomato


Gorgeous Green Peas
And Bright Red Tomato
Splendid food for sight
As well as for the heart
Loaded with antioxidants
And vitamins too
Include these in your diet
And enjoy the great benefits

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Mushroom Biriyani



Ingredients:
Mushroon - 250 gms, chopped
Rice - 2 cups
Onion - 1 big
Tomatoes - 2 medium sized
Coriander leaves chopped - 1 cup
Pudina (mint) leaves - 1/2 cup
Spring onions - 1 bunch chopped
Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
bay leaf - 1
salt to taste
oil - 2 tbsp
water - 4 cups (rice:water ratio, 1:2 normal rice, 1:1.5 for basmati rice)

Method:
Heat oil in a pressure cooker. When the oil is hot add the bay leaf. Reduce the heat to medium. Then put the chopped onions, pinch of salt and saute till soft. Add the ginger garlic paste. When the oil separates mix in the turmeric powder and chilli powder. Then add the mushrooms, little salt and fry for 2 mins. Then add the coriander leaves, mint leaves and spring onions. Add little salt and saute for a min. Add the washed rice and mix well. Then pour in the water and add salt. Add the garam masala powder. Give a stir and check for salt and spice. Add more salt and chilli powder if needed.Close the cooker and let cook for 2 whistles. Switch off.
Serve with raitha or curd.