Mushroom Methi Brown Rice

Mushroom Methi Brown Rice is a wholesome, nutritious dish that combines the earthy flavors of mushrooms with the bitterness of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves and the nutty taste of brown rice. This balanced meal is packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a perfect option for a healthy lunch or dinner. The combination of ingredients also brings a unique blend of textures and flavors that will appeal to your taste buds. 

Brown rice is produced by removing only the outermost layer called hull thus maintaining the nutritional value of the rice. Brown rice is an excellent source of manganese, and a good source of selenium, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and niacin (vitamin B3). Mushrooms have many health benefits. The impact of mushrooms on immunity is remarkable. They have the power to improve eyesight, hearing, migraine headaches, tumors, circulation, impotency and infections.

Ingredients:

• Brown Rice - 1 cup
• Button Mushrooms - 200 g. (thinly sliced)
• Fenugreek Leaves - 1 cup (chopped)
• Onions - 2 (finely chopped)
• Tomatoes - 2 (finely chopped)
• Green Chillies - 3 (slit lengthwise)
• Garlic Cloves - 5 (chopped)
• Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp.
• Dhania Powder - 2 tsp.
• Turmeric Powder -½ tsp.
• Salt - as needed or 1 tsp.
• Olive Oil - 2 tbsp.

Method:

• Rinse brown rice twice. Soak in water for about30 minutes.
• Drain the rice from water and add 2-1/2 cup clean water to soaked rice in a pressure cooker.
• Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
• In a heavy bottomed pan, heat oil. Add garlic and sauté till raw smell of garlic is gone.
• Add finely chopped onions and green chilies, sauté until onions turn translucent.
• Add finely chopped tomatoes and cool till tomatoes turn mushy.
• Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well. Cook of 2 minutes on low flame.
• Add button mushroom and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Mushrooms will release moisture, cook it in its own moisture.
• Add finely chopped fresh fenugreek leaves and cook for another 3 minutes.
• When mushrooms and fenugreek leaves are fully cooked, add cooked brown rice and gently mix it.
• Serve Mushroom Methi Brown Rice along with Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita, or any other raita of your choice.