Ottu shavige recipe in kannada// shavige mushroom biriyani *Idiyappam*Semiya mushroom biriyani

INGREDIENTS FOR OTTU SHAVIGE: Idli rice/Salem rice -4 glasses (400 ml glass) Salt-as per taste Water-for grinding Wash rice 3-4 times and soak for 5-6 hours/overnight. Drain water and grind it to very smooth batter adding water little by little. Don't make very thin batter Boil water in idli cooker fill ground batter in idli plates/moulds and steam it for 10-15 minutes. Check the idli, if it is cooked by inserting toothpick or knife. If it is done knife will come out clean/non sticky. Unmould from idli plates and store in a hot box/casserole so it will be easier to make shavige. Place the cooked idlis in to the shavige press. Rotate the handle the thin strands of shavige comes out of the mould. This is ready to use. No need to cook again Serve with coconut milk/lemon seasoned shavige /tomato shavige etc according to your taste Today we are making another variety of shavige- Mushroom biriyani using ottu shavige This is my co sisters aunt's recipe INGREDIENTS FOR MUSHROOM BIRIYANI: Mushroom-1 pkt. For grinding: Cardamom-2 Cloves-4 Cinnamon-1 inch piece Fennel seeds-1 tsp. Khus khas-1/2 tsp. Garlic-10-12 cloves Ginger-1 inch piece Green chillies-10 no Pudina-1 hand full/1 bunch Coriander leaves-few Onion-1/2 chopped For seasoning: Bay leaves-2 Onion-3 chopped Tomato-2 chopped Salt -as per taste Lemon-1/2-1 Heat 2 tbsp.oil in a kadai add 2 cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, fennel seeds, khus khus,garlic, ginger and green chillies. Fry for 2 minutes add pudina stir 2-3 times just till pudina shrinks and switch off. Don't over fry we have to retain its green colour. Let it cool. Grind all these with some coriander leaves and half onion. Set aside In a cooker heat some oil add 2 bay leaves and 3 onions chopped fry till it becomes slightly brown add 2 tomatoes chopped fry till it becomes mushy add mushroom pieces saute for 2 minutes add ground pudina paste add little water by washing the mixer jar. Add salt to taste. It will be gravy like consistency. Pressure cook till mushrooms cooks. Heat heavy bottomed kadai/pan add 2tbsp.oil and 2 tbsp. Ghee add 2-3 ladle full of gravy add rice noodles/shavige and squeeze lemon and mix gently . Shavige mushroom biriyani is ready to serve Taste the biriyani and adjust taste by adding gravy/lemon juice/salt if you needed If you don't prefer mushroom you can make this recipe by adding vegetables or green peas Serve with cucumber salad This gravy can also be served for chapathi or puri This mushroom biriyani can be served for 4 people

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