Mushroom Biryani

Biryani is a favorite at my house. Usually I make Chicken Biryani or Egg Biryani. However, on the days when we do not eat non-veg, and still crave for biryani, this recipe of Mushroom Biryani is a savior.

It is a simple and quick recipe and I usually serve it with cucumber raita.

Serves: 3
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
Mushrooms: 1 cup cut into halves or quarters
Basmati Rice: 1 cup
Onion: 1 chopped
Tomato: 1 chopped
Coriander: 1/4 cup chopped finely chopped
Chili Powder: 1 tsp
Biryani Masala: 2 tsp
Green Cardamom: 2
Cinnamon: 1 inch piece
Cloves: 3
Curd: 2 tbsp
Garlic: 3-4 flakes
Ginger: 1 inch piece
Salt: to taste

Method Of Preparation:

1. Wash and soak rice for half an hour.
2. Heat a little oil/ghee in a pan and saute the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger-garlic paste and onions till onions become translucent.
3. Add mushrooms and coriander and saute briefly.
4. Add tomato, Chili powder, Biryani Masala and Salt. Mix well and saute till tomatoes turn a little soft.
5. Add curd and mix well.
6. Add Rice and stir fry briefly.
7. Add 2.5 cups of water and let it cook on medium heat till  the water is completely absorbed.