One Pot Mushroom Biriyani

One Pot Mushroom Biriyani

Ingredients

Note: The pictures shown here are for 1.5 cups of Basmati Rice. For ease, I have provided measurements for 1 cup. Measure accordingly

1 cup basmati rice (Soak only during the first step of the recipe)

200 gms mushroom chopped

1 medium sized onion slit lengthwise

2 small tomatoes chopped finely

1/2 tsp coriander powder

Few mint leaves & coriander leaves

Oil - 4 tbsp + 1 tbsp ghee

 

1 1/4 cup water (1/4 cup water for grinding) - Ratio for rice to water 1:1.5

To temper:

Fennel, bayleaves, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, Marati moggu, kalpasi

Few mint leaves & coriander leaves

To grind:

 

20 cloves garlic

1 inch ginger piece

2 cardamom

¼ cup mint leaves

¼ cup coriander leaves

6 round red chilli (adjust)

Water - 1/4 cup

Method

1. Add oil+ghee(5 - 6 tbsp) to a pressure cooker and add all the items under 'To Temper'

2. Add a few coriander ,mint leaves and Onion. Saute till onions are soft

3. Add the ground paste, required salt and saute in low flame for 10 minutes until oil oozes out

4. Add chopped tomatoes, coriander powder and cook till mushy.

5. Add mushrooms, saute till mushrooms release water and oil oozes out.

6. Keep the flame to high, Add 1 1/4 cup water and allow it to boil and form bubbles

7. Wash the soaked basmati rice and add it to the boiling water and allow it to boil again with the rice

8. Turn the flame to low, close the lid, and leave it for 5 minutes (Note: No Weight). After 5 minutes, open the lid, mix the rice and masala together. Do not overmix, it will break the grains.

9. Close the lid, put on the weight and cook for 5 minutes. Remember the flame must always be low.

10. Turn the stove off. Open the pressure cooker strictly only after 15 mins.. 

Top it off with a few coriander and mint leaves. Fluff it up carefully and serve. Yummy mushroom biryani just for you :D