Mushroom Biriyani

 

Biriyani is a popular Indian rice dish and mushroom biriyani is no exception.  If you like Mushroom, then you will definitely like this rice dish.   Basmati rice is cooked in a mixture of Onion, tomatoes and mushroom blended with Indian spices.  You can adjust the quantity of spices according to your taste.  Enjoy! 

Ingredients

Basmati rice - 2 cups
Mushroom - 1 pound
Onion - 1 Big
Tomatoes - 2
Green chillies - 4
Butter - 4 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Garlic paste - 1 tsp
Ginger paste - 1 tsp
Yogurt - 1/4 cup
Cilantro leaves
Mint
Salt

Biriyani Spices

Cinnamon - 3
Cardamom - 5
Big Black Cardamom - 2
Star Kist - 2
Cloves -4
Bay leaves - 3

Method

Grind all the ingredients under Biriyani Spices into a fine powder and set it aside.  Soak the Basumati rice for 15-20 minutes.

In a pan, heat the butter and when the butter melts, add the chopped onions, green chillies, mint and cilantro leaves.  Add the ground biriyani spices and saute the onions for 2-3 minutes.  Add the garlic and ginger paste and saute until the onion becomes translucent.  Add the chopped tomatoes, salt and the spices.  Let the onion and tomato mixture blend well.  Add the mushrooms now and let the mushroom cook half-way.

 
Set the flame to medium and add the rice and stir until the rice is coated with the onion-tomato mixture.  Add the Yogurt and water (about 4 cups). Add more salt if required and mix well.  Cover the pan with a lid and let the rice cook well.

Switch off the stove when the liquid is absorbed by rice and the rice is cooked.

Enjoy!