A flavorful and delicious Mushroom Dum Biryani prepared with a blend of spices, herbs, and rich ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, this dish brings comfort and taste together. Enjoy it hot with raita and sides.
1: Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes.
2: Heat oil in a pot, add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves & a bay leaf. Let it crackle.
3: Add the onions and saute till they turn golden brown.
4: Add ginger garlic paste, coriander & mint leaves. Saute for a minute.
5: Add the kashmiri chilli powder, mix well till its raw aroma is gone.
6: Add the tomatoes and curd and mix well. Cook until the tomatoes are mashy.
7: Add the mushrooms and saute till it lets out water. Cover and cook on a slow flame, adding ½ cup of water if the water evaporates.
8: Bring water to boil in a pot, add salt, and add the soaked and strained rice.
9: Boil the rice for 4 minutes, then strain it well.
10: Take half of the mushroom masala in a bowl.
11: Start layering the dish with rice, fried onions, coriander & mint leaves, cashew nuts.
12: Add a layer of the mushroom masala and repeat the same process.
13: Add the remaining fried onion, coriander, mint leaves, cashew nuts, ghee and kewra water.
14: Seal the pot tightly with silver foil and a fitting lid.
15: Place it on a preheated tawa for dum on a medium flame for 5 minutes and low flame for 5 minutes.
16: Open the pot, fluff the biryani gently.
17: Serve hot with raita and any sides of your choice.
