Mushroom Majestic Biryani

Description

This Mushroom Biryani recipe combines aromatic spices and succulent mushrooms to create a delicious, restaurant-style dish. Perfect for a hearty family meal or a special occasion, this recipe brings the rich flavors of traditional biryani with a vegetarian twist.

Ingredients

For Mushroom Majestic Masala:

• Chopped Mushrooms – 400 gms

• Cumin Powder – 1 tbsp

• Salt – 4.5 tsp

• Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tsp

• Turmeric Powder – 1.5 tsp

• Milk – 1/3 cup

• Corn Flour/Corn Starch – 1/3 cup

• Cooking Oil – for frying

• Finely Chopped Green Chillies – 2 tsp

• Finely Chopped Garlic – 1 tbsp

• Chopped Curry Leaves – 1/4 cup

• Degi Mirch Powder – 1.5 tbsp

• Coriander Powder – 1 tbsp

• Curd/Yogurt – 1 cup

For Biryani Rice:

• Long Grain Basmati Rice – 1.5 cups

• Cumin Seeds – 1.5 tbsp

• Cloves – 4

• Cinnamon – 4 small pieces

• Cardamom – 4

• Cooking Oil – 3 tbsp

• Water – for boiling

For Layering:

• Biryani Masala – 2.5 tbsp

• Yellow Food Colour – 1 tsp

• Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves – 1/2 cup

• Ghee – 5.5 tbsp

Instructions:

1. Prepare Mushroom Majestic Masala:

   • In a bowl, mix chopped mushrooms with cumin powder, salt, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, milk, and corn flour. Set aside for 10 minutes.

   • Fry the marinated mushrooms in hot oil until brown and set aside.

   • In a separate pan, sauté green chillies, garlic, and curry leaves. Add degi mirch, coriander, and turmeric powders, followed by curd. Cook for 3-5 minutes.

   • Add the fried mushrooms to this masala and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

2. Cook the Biryani Rice:

   • Wash the rice thoroughly.

   • Boil water with cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, salt, and oil. Add rice and cook until 70-80% done.

   • Drain the rice and set aside.

3. Layer the Biryani:

   • In a biryani pot, add a layer of cooked rice. Sprinkle biryani masala, food colour, chopped coriander, and ghee.

   • Add a layer of Mushroom Majestic Masala.

   • Repeat the layers, finishing with rice on top. Garnish with coriander and ghee.

4. Cook the Biryani:

   • Seal the pot with foil and a lid. Cook on very low heat for 25-30 minutes.

   • Remove the lid and foil.

5. Serve:

   • Serve the Mushroom Biryani hot with raita and salan.

Enjoy your homemade, flavorful Mushroom Biryani! 😊