Tezzbuzz Desk – If you’re bored of eating the same vegetarian biryani every time and want to try something new, delicious, and aromatic, mushroom biryani is a great option. Tender mushrooms, fragrant basmati rice, and a wonderful combination of spices make this dish truly special. Fortunately, you don’t need a chef to make it. With a few simple steps, you can make hotel-style mushroom biryani at home.
Ingredients required to make Mushroom Biryani
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes)
- 200 grams of fresh mushrooms
- 3-4 tablespoons of yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 large onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 finely chopped tomato
- 2-3 green chillies
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon biryani masala or garam masala
- Bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and star anise
- Coriander and mint leaves
- ghee or oil
- Salt to taste
If you are making biryani for more people, then increase the quantity of ingredients accordingly.
How to make delicious Mushroom Biryani
Marinate the mushrooms
First, wash and chop the mushrooms thoroughly. Add yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, biryani masala, and salt to the mixture and let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
Fry the onions till golden
Heat ghee or oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, cooker, or pot. Fry the chopped onions until golden and crisp. Set aside some fried onions for garnish.
temper the spices
Add bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise to the same pan and lightly fry. Then, add the green chilies and tomatoes and cook until softened.
cook mushrooms
Now add the marinated mushrooms and cook on medium flame for 3-4 minutes, so that the spices get mixed well with the mushrooms.
Prepare the rice layer
Add the soaked basmati rice. Top with coriander leaves, mint leaves, some biryani masala and fried onions.
Cook on dum
Add about 2 cups of water and a little ghee and seal the pot. If cooking in a pressure cooker, cook until it whistles 1-2 times. If cooking in a pot, simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes. After turning off the gas, leave the lid closed for 5-10 minutes.
How to serve
Serve the prepared mushroom biryani hot with boondi raita, mint raita, yogurt, or a fresh salad . Adding fried onions and cilantro will enhance the flavor.
Special tips to enhance the taste
- Always use long grain basmati rice in biryani.
- Don’t cook the mushrooms for too long, or they may become rubbery.
- Cooking on dum enhances the aroma and taste of the spices in the biryani.
- If you want, you can also add cashew nuts, raisins or cheese to it.
If you want restaurant-like taste at home, try this easy mushroom biryani recipe. Everyone will love its aroma and flavor.