Mushroom Biriyani

Preparation time: 15 mins

Makes 2 servings

Cooking time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Basmathi Rice - 1 cup

Mushroom - 1/2 cup , chopped

Onion - 1 medium , finely chopped length-wise

Green chilli - 2-3, slit lengthwise

Tomato - 2 , finely chopped

Ginger Garlic paste - 1.5 tsp

Yogurt - 1/2 cup

Cloves - 2

Bay Leaves - 1 or 2

Cinnamon - 2" stick

Fennel Seeds - a pinch

Cilantro
Mint leaves - 1/2 cup

Turmeric powder - a pinch

Chilli Powder -1.5 tsp

Biryani masala - 1 tsp

Garam Masala - 1 tsp

Cumin Powder - 1 tsp

Salt - to taste
Oil - 2-3 tbs

Procedure:

1. Soak rice for 30 min before you start to cook.
2. Heat oil in kadai, add whole garam masala ( cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves and fennel )
3. Add chopped onion and green chillies. Saute till onion turns pink
4. Add ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell goes away.
5. To this, add chopped tomatoes , tumeric, chilli powder, garam masala, biriyani masala and cumin powder.
6. Saute everything till oil comes out.
7. Add chopped cilantro and mint leaves. alternatively you can add mint chutney too.
8. To this mixture, add the chopped mushrooms , saute well.
9. Coverwith lid and let the mushrooms cook for few minutes. No need to add water as mushrooms leave out water.
10. Once mushroom is cooked, add the soaked rice & mix well. Add the yogurt too.
11. Pour about 1.5 cups water to it, add salt and cover with lid.
12. Let cook in medium flame for 10-15 mins.
13. Once all the water evaporates and small air holes are formed , simmer the flame , cover & cook for another 10-15 mins.
14. Remove from stove and Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Serve hot with cucumber or onion raitha.