Mushroom Biriyani

Mushroom biriyani will be mouth watering and tasty for the first time eaters especially because of the aroma and the pepper added mushroom..After a while, you will not turn to this recipe as it would be too spicy and masala flavor..So this holds good for 'once in a while' recipe or may be when friends are around.

Ingredients
No of persons - 4

1. Basmati rice - 4 cups(soaked in water for 30 mts)
2. Mushroom - 16 ounces
3. Onion - 2(chopped)
4. Tomato - 1-1/2(chopped)
5. Green Chillies - 4-5
6. Ginger - 1/2 tsp(chopped)
7. Garlic - 1/2 tsp(chopped)
8. Pepper powder - 1 tsp
9. Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
10. Turmeric powderr - 1/4 tsp
11. Soy sauce - 1 tsp(optional)
12. Oil - 5 tsp
13. Seasoning items
1. Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
2. Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
3. Bay leaves - 2-3
4. Cloves, Cardomom - 2-3
14. Garnish -
1. Corianderr leaves,
2. Spring Onions,
3. Mint leaves(optional)
15. Salt - To taste

Method

1. Soak basmati rice in water for about 30 mts Cut mushrooms into large pieces and keep it aside(Or it can be soaked in water to keep it fresh)
2. Grind ginger, garlic, pepper powder, coriander powder, green chillies into a fine paste
3. Heat oil in a pan and add seasoning items
4. Add onions, turmeric powder and saute well with salt.
5. Add the grinded paste and stir it well.
6. When the onion turns golden brown, add tomatoes and fry till it is fully smashed.
7. Add cut mushrooms and cook it for around 15 mts.
8. Add the garnishing items and mix it well.
9. Mix it with rice and boil ricee with 6 cups of water(as the mixture has some water in it, it is better to add less water to rice. Otherwise, basmati rice will be smashed...)

Raita is a best companion for this biriyani...Enjoy...