Mushroom Pulao | Instant Pot & Stovetop

Step 1

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Step 2

Turn the Instant Pot on "Saute" mode, once it is hot, add oil.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add all the whole spices.

Step 4

Add the cashews and roast them for about 10-15 seconds until the cashews are slightly golden brown.

Step 5

Add the onions and saute until about 30 seconds and then add mushrooms.

Step 6

Add salt and give it a mix.

Step 7

Continue to saute for about a minute until mushrooms turn soft.

Step 8

Add water and mix well, deglaze the bottom of the pot if needed.

Step 9

Add the rice and mix well.

Step 10

Press cancel to come out of saute mode and put the lid on.

Step 11

Turn the Instant Pot on High pressure for 4 minutes with pressure valve in sealing position. Keep the "Keep warm" setting on.

Step 12

Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then manually release the remaining pressure.

Step 13

Fluff the rice with a spoon and add the frozen peas (after rinsing in warm water). Mix it well.

Step 14

Add onion greens and give it a mix.

Step 15

Cover the instant pot for a minute and then transfer the mushroom pulao to a serving bowl.

Step 16

Rinse rice under water until water runs clear.

Step 17

Heat a saucepan on medium high flame, once saucepan is hot, add oil.

Step 18

Once the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add all the whole spices.

Step 19

Add the cashews and roast them for about 10-15 seconds until the cashews are slightly golden brown.

Step 20

Add the onions and saute for about 30 seconds until they turn translucent.

Step 21

Add the mushrooms and give a good mix.

Step 22

Add salt and continue to saute until mushrooms are soft and releases water.

Step 23

Add rice and give it a stir.

Step 24

Add 2 cup water and mix well.

Step 25

Cover with a lid (without venting hole) and cook for about 12 minutes on medium flame.

Step 26

Check after 12 minutes, rice will be cooked, if there is still water then cover it and allow to cook for a few minutes.

Step 27

Turn off the stove and add rinsed frozen peas and mix well and cover it again for 5 minutes.

Step 28

Garnish with onion greens while serving.