making a curry for the boss tomorrow, an Ethiopian one (yes yes i know) but having my go-to indian mushroom pilau.

1 cup basmati rice
6 tbsp veg oil
1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
6 green cardamon pods
2 cinnamon sticks
10 cloves
2 bay leaves
1/2 onions finely chopped
4oz mushroom sliced
2 cloves garlic chopped
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups water
pinch saffron

heat half the oil in a pan and fry the whole spices for 1 minute
add the onions and cook for 2 mins till soft then add the mushrooms and garlic. fry for a further 10 mins
add the rice and salt and stir till coated. pour in the water and bring to the boil
turn the heat down, add the saffon and cook till the water has almost evaporated. cover the rice and cook for another 5 mins
turn the heat off and leave to stand for 5 mins before fluffing up

i'll post a pic once its done

hi all,
expat living in Australia. moved here 5 years ago after growing up around the west midlands and then living iin yorkshire.
we really struggle to find a curry shop that does em like home so i tend to cook my home. looking fwd to some great recipes here

Colin