Spinach Mushroom Rice Bake

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* For the buttered rice layer
* 1 cup basmati rice, washed and drained
* 1 Onion, sliced
* 2 tablespoons butter
* salt to taste
* For the spinach Mushroom vegetable
* 1 Onion, sliced
* 1 bunch spinach, chopped
* 8 to 10 Mushrooms, sliced
* 1/2 teaspoon carom (ajwain)
* 1/4 cup grated Cheese
* 2 tablespoons butter
* salt and pepper to taste
* For the garnish
* 1/2 cup sliced Mushrooms
* 1/2 cup grated Cheese
* a sprig of parsley 
== Directions ==
# Heat the butter in a pan and add the Onion slices. 
# Fry for 2 minutes and then add the rice.
# Stir for 2 to 3 more minutes and add 2 cups of water and salt. 
# Simmer till the rice is cooked. 
# Each grain of the rice should be separate. Keep aside.
# For the spinach Mushroom vegetable Heat the butter and fry the Onion with the carom for 2 minutes. 
# Add the spinach and Mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. 
# Add the Cheese, salt and pepper and allow the mixture to dry a little. 
# Remove from the flame and keep aside.
# Lightly butter a 6" diameter baking dish. 
# Arrange the buttered rice layer on the bottom of the baking dish. 
# Spread the spinach Mushroom vegetable on it. 
# Top with the sliced Mushrooms and the grated Cheese and bake in a preheated hot oven at 200 degree C (400 degree F) for 10 to 15 minutes. 
# Add a sprig of parsley and serve hot.
# Tip: You can also serve both the dishes separately.
Category:Omani Vegetarian
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