"An extraordinary and colorful spiced wild mushroom and rice pilaf served with golden brown fried paneer cheese — a modern-style Indian classic..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 oz (14 grams) dried wild mushrooms
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1 cup white basmati rice
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1/2 cup urad dal without skins
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2 1/2 cups water
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2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
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1 small red onion, finely chopped
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1 small clove garlic, minced or crushed
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3 cups fresh wild mushrooms (portobello, oyster, cremini or shiitake), sliced
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2 fresh green chilies, seeded and finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder or crushed dried red chilies
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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2 teaspoons dried fenugreek leaves
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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14 oz (400 grams) paneer cheese, cubed
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handful of fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped