Mushroom Biryani Recipe (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Mushroom Biryani Recipe is a simple, tasty, and flavorful one-pot biryani with the touch of restaurant-style made in an Instant pot pressure cooker. Takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. It is perfect for office lunch boxes, pot luck, birthday, kids lunch box or a family get-together.

Recipe instructions included for Instant Pot, Traditional Stovetop pressure cooker, and regular pot.

I have used white button mushrooms for this recipe, but you can also use brown button mushrooms or any variety. More mushroom recipes from my blog Mushroom Fried Rice, Mushroom Masala Curry, and Cream of Mushroom Soup.

Health benefits of Mushroom ?

Mushrooms are loaded with vitamins and minerals [copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, potassium, phosphorus, and iron] and have very few calories, so they make the perfect diet food.

What kind of rice is used in Biryani

A classic biryani is made using basmati rice. This rice is thinner and longer than traditional rice. I prefer Daawat Traditional Basmati Rice or Tilda Legendary Rice, Pure Original Basmati brands.

Ingredients

• Mushroom: I have used organic white button mushroom, but you can use any mushroom variety of your choice.If you really love mushrooms and want a biryani packed with them, double the quantity of mushrooms. I have used 6 oz here, you can easily increase it.
• Rice: I have used Basmati rice for this recipe, but you can use any other rice like sona masuri or seeraga samba rice.
• Water: I have used 1.5 cups of water for every cup of Basmati rice to make in Instant Pot. Adjust water based on type and quality of rice.
• Vegan: You can skip yogurt and add 1 tablespoon of lime juice or 1 extra tomato. You can also replace yogurt with thick coconut milk.
• Biryani Masala Powder: You can get biryani masala powder from any Indian grocery store or amazon or can make it at home itself. You can use any brand, I have used Shakti Biryani Masala for today's recipe. Shan Biryani Masala is equally good. If you don't get biryani powder then replace it with the same quality of garam masala powder.
• Spices: You can increase or decrease spices according to your preference for this mushroom biryani recipe

How to Make Mushroom Biryani in Instant Pot

Firstly, press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it's hot add whole spices like cumin, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom, and cloves.

Once they sizzle, add ginger garlic paste and saute for 30 secs.

Then add sliced onions and green chilies, saute for 2-3 minutes until onions turn light brown in color - stir regularly.

Next add tomatoes and saute for a minute till they become soft.

Add in the dry spices like turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder and biryani powder to it and saute for just 30 secs. Make sure spices don't burn.

Then add yogurt and mix everything together, also deglaze the pot. If anything is stuck to the bottom of the pot, scrape it so no burnt bits should be at the bottom.

Add the sliced mushrooms and mix again gently.

Add rinsed basmati rice, water, salt, and give a stir. Sprinkle some mint and coriander leaves and mix.

Close the lid on the pot. Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set the timer to 5 minutes.

Once the pot beeps,Wait for NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE (NPR).

Restaurant Style Mushroom Biryani is ready serve with Onion Raita or plain yogurt.

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method

• Follow all the steps as mentioned above for the Instant Pot recipe till STEP 7, then close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.
• Let the pressure release naturally and fluff with a fork.
• Mushroom Biryani in pressure cooker is ready to serve with Onion Raita or plain yogurt.

Mushroom Biryani in Stovetop Pot

• Follow all the steps as mentioned above for the Instant Pot recipe till STEP 7, Then close with a lid and cook on medium-low flame for 10 to 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked through. Remove lid and fluff the rice with a fork. NOTE: Add an extra ½ cup of water when cooking in a POT.
• Stove-Top Mushroom Biryani is ready to serve with Onion Raita or plain yogurt.

What to serve with Mushroom Biryani?

Mushroom Biryani can be served with any kurma or also just serve this with a side of yogurt or raita.

Tips & Variations

1. For Vegans, you can skip yogurt and add 1 tablespoon of lime juice or 1 extra tomato.
2. You can also replace yogurt with thick coconut milk.
3. You can get biryani masala powder from any Indian grocery store or amazon. You can use any brands.
4. If you don't get biryani powder then replace it with the same quality of garam masala powder.
5. If you really love mushrooms and want a biryani packed with them, double the quantity of mushrooms. I have used 6 oz here, you can easily increase it.
6. Remember to slice mushroom thick for this recipe. Small pieces may pressure cooked easily and may turn mushy.
7. You can also do a QR Release(QR) if you don’t have time and then open the lid.
8. You can increase or decrease spices accordingly.
9. You can add fried onions on top before serving.

More Veg Style Biryani Recipes

• Paneer Biryani
• Spinach Biryani
• Potato Biryani
• Chickpeas Biryani
• Soya Chunks Biryani

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