Easy Poha Pulao | Mushroom And Peas Pulao With Poha
A light and delicious mushroom and peas pulao with poha/aval/flattened rice. A healthy meal perfect for lunch or dinner that you can make in less than 30 minutes!
Add the poha to a strainer or colander and rinse it thoroughly atleast twice. Drain the water, drizzle some water (¼ to ⅓ cup approx) and let it sit for 8 to 10 minutes.
Prep the vegetables
Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems, and cut them into halves. Soak the frozen peas for 10 minutes to bring them to room temperature.
Prepare the pulao
Heat the oil in the kadai and when it is hot, add the whole spices - cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, dagad phool, and green chilies. Fry for 30 seconds and add the onions, mint leaves, and ginger garlic paste. Saute for about 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
Next, add the mushroom, peas, garam masala, and salt.
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and soft.
Now add the poha.
Gently mix and cook for a couple of minutes, and that's it; pulao is ready. Enjoy it with raita.
Notes
Adjust salt and spices to taste.
Add turmeric powder for a nice yellow color.
I did not add any cilantro, but you can add it with mint or towards the end as a garnish.
Never soak the pulao. Rinse and drizzle water and let it sit for it to soften.
You can also add more vegetables like cauliflower, grated carrots, etc.