Capsicum-Mushroom Polao (vegetarian pilaf)

 Ingredients :

Mushroom                               200 grams
Capsicum,medium size              5-6
Basmati Rice                             2 cups
Onion,chopped                         1 large size
Ghee                                         4 tbsp
Bay leaves                                 2
Lemon juice                              2 tsp
Pepper,whole                           1 tsp
Salt                                           as per taste

Method :

Wash and pat dry the mushrooms . Chop the mushrooms into four pieces each .
Wash the capsicum. Discard the seeds and chop.
Wash rice and keep aside.
Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan and fry the onions red.Reduce the heat. Add the mushroom and capsicum and saute for 3-4 minutes.
Add the bay leaves, salt,pepper and rice. Saute for a few minutes and add four cups of water.Very lightly stir. Cover and cook.
When the rice is half done, put a ladle  under the pan , reduce the flame and let cook on very low heat for 10-15 minutes till the rice is soft. Remove the cover and add the lemon juice.
Serve hot.