Name: Mushroom Biryani – Indian Style
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 6 tbsp Mustard Oil; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 Bay Leaf; 3-4 Cloves; 1 small piece Cinnamon Stick; 2-3 medium, sliced Onions; 250g, sliced Mushrooms; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 1 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 tbsp Garlic Paste; 2 medium, sliced Tomatoes; 1 tbsp Biryani Masala; 2-3, sliced Green Chilies; 1/2 cup Curd (Yogurt); 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh Mint Leaves; 1 tbsp Ghee; 4-5 cups (from 2 cups uncooked) Cooked Basmati Rice

Ready in

50 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Recipe Summary

This video demonstrates how to prepare a flavorful Mushroom Biryani. The process involves frying onions and mushrooms separately, then cooking the mushrooms in a rich, spicy gravy with tomatoes and yogurt, and finally layering it with boiled rice to create a delicious and aromatic biryani.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Mustard Oil 6 tbsp
Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
Bay Leaf 1
Cloves 3-4
Cinnamon Stick 1 small piece
Onions 2-3 medium, sliced
Mushrooms 250g, sliced
Salt 1 tsp
Coriander Powder 1 tbsp
Chili Powder 1 tbsp
Garlic Paste 1 tbsp
Tomatoes 2 medium, sliced
Biryani Masala 1 tbsp
Green Chilies 2-3, sliced
Curd (Yogurt) 1/2 cup
Fresh Mint Leaves 1/4 cup, chopped
Ghee 1 tbsp
Cooked Basmati Rice 4-5 cups (from 2 cups uncooked)

Tools You'll Need

Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps

No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)

⚠ Contains Allergens

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Base Spices and Onions

Heat approximately 3-4 tablespoons of mustard oil in a large pan. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 3-4 cloves, and 1 small cinnamon stick. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Then, add 2-3 medium sliced onions and fry them until they turn golden brown. Once fried, remove the onions from the pan and set aside.

Step 2: Fry the Mushrooms

In the same pan, add another 2-3 tablespoons of mustard oil. Add 250g of sliced mushrooms and fry them until they start to release their moisture and turn slightly golden.

Step 3: Add Spices and Aromatics to Mushrooms

To the frying mushrooms, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of coriander powder, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of garlic paste. Mix well and continue to cook for , ensuring the spices are well combined with the mushrooms.

Step 4: Incorporate Tomatoes and Biryani Masala

Add 2 medium sliced tomatoes to the mushroom mixture. Mix thoroughly and cook until the tomatoes soften. Then, add 1 tablespoon of biryani masala and 2-3 sliced green chilies. Stir everything together to ensure even distribution of flavors.

Step 5: Add Curd, Mint, and Ghee

Pour in 1/2 cup of curd (yogurt) into the pan. Mix continuously to prevent curdling and ensure it's well incorporated into the gravy. Add 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint leaves and 1 tablespoon of ghee. Stir well.

Step 6: Combine with Boiled Rice

Carefully add 4-5 cups of boiled basmati rice over the mushroom gravy. Gently mix the rice with the gravy until everything is well combined and the rice is evenly coated with the mushroom mixture. Cook for a few more minutes on low heat to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7: Serve Mushroom Biryani

Once the mushroom biryani is thoroughly mixed and heated through, it is ready to be served hot. Enjoy your homemade mushroom biryani!

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