Mushroom Pilaff

2Tbsp Vegetable Oil
2 Shallots, Finely Chopped
1 Garlic Clove, Crushed
3 Green Cardamom Pods
2 Tbsp Butter~175g Button White Mushrooms, Sliced
225g Basmati Rice
1 Tsp Grated Root Ginger
A Good Pinch of Garam Masala
¾ Pint of Water
1 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Coriander (Cilantro)

Salt


Serves 4


Preparation: 5 Minutes                                                                               Cooking:  22-25 Minutes

1. Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole dish and fry the shallots, garlic and cardamoms for 3-4 minutes until the shallots begin to brown.
   
   
   
2. Add the butter, then the mushrooms and fry for 2-3 minutes.
   
   
   
3. Add the rice, ginger and garam masala, sitr-fry over a low heat for 2-3 minutes then stir in the water and a little salt.
   
   
   
4. Bring to the boil and cover tightly and simmer very gently for 10 minutes.
   
   
   
5. Remove the casserole from the heat, leave the Pilaff to stand, covered, for 5 minutes to complete the cooking.
   
   
   
6. Add the chopped coriander and fork it through the rice.
   
   
   

Serve straight away.