Mushroom Biryani

Wash the mushroom pieces by keeping little water in a bowl.

Take the pieces out and wipe it with a clean cloth. ( Actually it is not necessary to wash the mushroom. its just enough to wipe with a clean cloth.But i washed it to remove the mud )

Cut each mushroom into 3-4 pieces of medium size.Set aside..

Wash & Soak rice in the required water till use ( say for 10 mins)

Grind all the items given under “to grind” to make a smooth paste.

In a cooker base heat oil and add cinnamon, cloves , elakki and biryani leaf. Then saute onions , ginger & garlic paste till its raw smell disappears..

Now add the tomato pieces and saute till it turns mushy.

Add red chilly powder , salt and turmeric powder..

Add the mushroom pieces and the ground masala paste.

Mix well and finally add the soaked rice with the required water.

Cook for 1 whistle by adding a tbsp of ghee..

Fluffy , yummy biryani is ready to serve with a simple raita !!

mushroom biryani 1 NOTE For variations , lime juice can be added at the end before serving instead of adding tomatoes..

U can also fry the basmati rice in ghee before soaking in water..

For cooking basmati rice , Rice and water quantity of 1:2 would be sufficient..I used 2.25 cups which made the rice little mushy . My husband likes that way. So i used more water.

If served for guests, add more ghee while sautéing..