Spinach Mushroom Rice Bake

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

 * 1) Heat the butter in a pan and add the onion slices.
 * 2) Fry for 2 minutes and then add the rice.
 * 3) Stir for 2 to 3 more minutes and add 2 cups of water and salt.
 * 4) Simmer till the rice is cooked.
 * 5) Each grain of the rice should be separate. Keep aside.
 * 6) For the spinach mushroom vegetable Heat the butter and fry the onion with the carom for 2 minutes.
 * 7) Add the spinach and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
 * 8) Add the cheese, salt and pepper and allow the mixture to dry a little.
 * 9) Remove from the flame and keep aside.
 * 10) Lightly butter a 6" diameter baking dish.
 * 11) Arrange the buttered rice layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
 * 12) Spread the spinach mushroom vegetable on it.
 * 13) 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.
 * 14) Add a sprig of parsley and serve hot.
 * 15) Tip: You can also serve both the dishes separately.