Button Mushroom Biriyani


Button Mushroom Biryani is a delightful twist on the traditional biryani. Button mushrooms absorb the spices wonderfully, providing a hearty and satisfying element to the biryani. Moreover, mushrooms are a powerhouse of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making this dish not just tasty but also nutritious.

Mushroom is rich in protein and fibre. Button mushrooms are rich in vitamin D and is one of the non-animal sources of vitamin D. Mushrooms are also low in calories and good for people with diabetes and those who want to reduce weight.

This is a simple and easy to make mushroom biriyani. We can also keep in kids lunch box.

Ingredients:

  • Basmati Rice - 1 cup
  • Button Mushroom - 200 g. (clean and cut into 4)
  • Carrot - 1 (cut into small pieces)
  • Onion - 1 (cut into small pieces)
  • Tomato - 1 (cut into small pieces)
  • Green Chilly - 1
  • Oil or Ghee - 1 tbsp.
  • Bay Leaves - 1
  • Cardamom - 1
  • Cinnamon Stick - 1 inch piece
  • Cloves - 2
  • Coriander Leaves - a handful
  • Red Chilly powder - ½ tsp.
  • Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp.
  • Salt - 1 tsp. or as needed


Method:

  • Soak basmati rice in water for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a cooker and add bay leaves, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon stick and sauté for a minute.
  • Add the cut green chillies and chopped onion and fry till the onions turn transparent.
  • Now add the chopped tomato and fry till the tomato turns soft and mushy.
  • Now add carrots and fry for a minute. If you want you can also add peas.
  • We can now add the chopped mushroom and fry for 2 minutes.
  • Now add the basmati rice without water and fry for a minute.
  • Add 2 cups of water, salt, chilly powder and turmeric powder and mix well.
  • When it boils, close the lid and cook till you get one whistle.
  • Keep in simmer and cook till you get one more whistle.
  • Switch off the stove and when cooled remove the lid and mix well.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with raita of your choice.

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