Mushroom Biryani Recipe is a simple, tasty and flavorful one pot biryani with the touch of restaurant style made in 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 on a family get-together.
Recipe instructions included for Instant Pot ,Traditional Stove top 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
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 a traditional rice.I prefer Daawat Traditional Basmati Rice or Tilda Legendary Rice, Pure Original Basmati brands.
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 TO MAKE BEST MUSHROOM BIRYANI RECIPE
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 at home itself.
You can use any brands ,I have used Sakti Biryani Masala for today’s recipe.Shan Biryani Masala is equally good.If you dont get biryani powder then replace with 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 STEP BY STEP
Press SAUTE mode 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 dont 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 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.
STOVE TOP 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 serve with Onion Raita or plain yogurt.
MUSHROOM BIRYANI IN STOVE-TOP 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 extra 1/2 cup of water when cooking in a POT.
Stove-Top Mushroom Biryani is ready serve with Onion Raita or plain yogurt.
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Mushroom Biryani Recipe
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 2 cups White mushroom (about 6 oz) (add more if desired)
- 1 medium Onion ,thinly sliced
- 1 medium Tomato ,finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic paste
- 2 Green chillies ,slit lengthwise
- 1/4 cup Yogurt (curd) OR Coconut Milk (vegans can use dairy free yogurt)
- 1/4 cup Mint (pudina)
- 2 tablespoon Cilantro (coriander leaves)
- 1.5 cups Water (depends on the quality of the rice)
- 2 tablespoon Oil or ghee (clarified butter)
- Salt to taste
DRY SPICES:
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder (optional)
- 1.5 teaspoon Biryani Masala or Garam Masala Powder
WHOLE SPICES:
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 2-3 Cloves
- 2 Cardamom
- 1 Star Anise (optional)
Instructions
INSTANT POT METHOD:
- Press SAUTE mode 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 dont 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 timer to 5 minutes.
- Wait for NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE(NPR).
- Mushroom Biryani is ready serve with Onion Raita or plain yogurt.
INDIAN 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 is ready serve with Onion Raita or plain yogurt.
STOVE TOP 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 extra 1/2 cup of water when cooking in a POT.
- Mushroom Biryani is ready serve with Onion Raita or plain yogurt.
Notes
- For Vegans ,you can skip yogurt and add 1 tablespoon of lime juice or 1 extra tomato .
- You can also replace yogurt with thick coconut milk.
- You can get biryani masala powder from any indian grocery store or amazon.You can use any brands.
- If you dont get biryani powder then replace with same quality of garam masala powder.
- 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.
- Remember to slice mushroom thick for this recipe.Small pieces may pressure cooked easily and may turn mushy.
- You can also do a QR Release(QR) if you don’t have time and then open the lid.
- You can increase or decrease spices accordingly.
- You can add fried onions on top before serving.
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awesome recipe will try in my instantpot
thank you
I am looking at your basmati rice and mist rice are not that long. Are you using vermicelli rice in your dish?
Its Basmati Rice not vermicelli
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I followed the recipe and it came out well. Simple recipe. Thank you.
Thanks SK,in few days you will be mastering cooking as well.