Mushroom Biryani in America🇺🇸 using Instantpot in Kannada❤️

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is high in protein, while long-grain rice is more affordable.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Cauliflower adds nutrition and is often cheaper.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder is a good alternative with similar flavors.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley provides a fresh taste and is often less expensive.

Cut 1.5 large onions into slices.

Chop 1.5 tomatoes into small pieces.

Defrost 3 green chilies from frozen.

Cut mushrooms into pieces.

Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add oil.

Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the oil.

Sauté until fragrant, then add green chilies and sauté until aromatic.

Add sliced onions and cook until translucent.

Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell goes away.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.

Add 2 tablespoons of sambar powder and adjust spice level to taste.

Add garam masala (optional) and mix well until oil separates.

Add 2 cups of rinsed basmati rice and mix to combine with the spices.

Pour in 3 cups of water and mix well.

Add mushrooms and fresh cilantro, then season with salt.

Add kasuri methi and close the lid of the Instant Pot.

Cancel the sauté setting and set to pressure cook for 3 minutes.

If the food burns, mix everything again and close the lid to cook further until perfect.

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