How To Make Mushroom Biryani

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 Mushroom Biryani Recipe



Biryani was introduced in India during the Mughal period and has been very popular since then. Mushrooms are rich in vitamin B and really low calorie. Serve as a main course with raita.

Use this recipe to create a delicious Mushroom Biryani at home.


Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

Total Time: 60 Minutes

Cuisine Type: Indian

Serving: 2 Adults

Course Type: Main Course


Ingredients:
Rice – ½ Kg Basmati
Oil – 3-4 tbsp

Vegetables:
Mushroom – 400 Gms
Onion – 3 medium size, thin slices
Tomato – 3 medium size, thin slices
Garlic – Paste
Ginger – Paste
Green Chilly – 3, slit (add more according to required spicy)

Spices:
Cloves – 4 Pieces
Cinnamon – 4 Pieces
Cardamom / Elachi – 3-4 Pieces
Black Cardamom / Elachi – 2 – 3 Pieces
Javitri – Small piece
Bay Leaves – 2 – 3 Pieces
Shahi Jeera – ½ tbsp
Chilli Powder (Kashmiri) – 1 ½ heaped tbsp
Turmeric – ½ tbsp
Gharam Masala – 1 tbsp
Salt –  To taste

Herbs:
Coriander (Dhania) –  As required
Mint (Pudina) – As required

Dairy:
Ghee – 4-5 tbsp  
Curd – 6 tbsp


Toppings:
Cashew – 10 pieces
Onion – 1 medium sized

Method of Preparation:

Step 1
Pan or pressure cooker can be used to prepare the biriyani.

Step 2
First add 4-5 tbsp of ghee to the pan or cooker and then add all the spices – Cloves, Cinnamon, Cardamom / Elachi, Black Cardamom / Elachi, Javitri, Bay Leaves, Shahi Jeera.

Step 3
After 2-3 minutes of frying add sliced onions and then fry evenly till the onion reaches golden brown. 

Step 4
Add ginger and garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes off. Now add slit chilly and fry for 2 minutes.

Step 5
Add sliced tomatoes and fry it till its smashed.  

Step 6
Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder and salt according to taste. 

Step 7
Add ½ tumbler water and then boil it till it mixes well.

Step 8
Add mushrooms to the pan. As the mushroom cooks add 6 tbsp curd to the pan. Allow the gravy to cook well.

Step 9
To the pan / cooker add basmati rice and then pour water as required.

Step 10
Add chopped Coriander and Mint to pan / cooker and then close the lid.

Step 11
Wait for 2 whistles and then allow the cooker to cool down.

Step 12
Garnish the biryani with roasted cashew and fried onions.

Your yummy Mushroom Biryani is ready to serve!

Please Note: The gravy (before adding rice) can be served as a side dish for roti / chapati. That is till step 8. 


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