Mushroom Biryani Recipe | Mushroom Pulao | Kalan Biryani | Cook Best

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.

Heat groundnut oil in a large pot.

Add cardamom, marathi moggu, star anise, mace flower, cloves, cinnamon sticks, stone flower, bay leaves, and fennel seeds. Sauté until fragrant.

Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.

Add garlic & ginger paste and fresh green chilli paste, and sauté for a few minutes.

Add the mushrooms and cook until they release moisture.

Stir in the mint leaves, coriander leaves, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.

Add the curd and fresh green peas, and stir to combine.

Add the basmati rice and enough water to cook the rice. Bring to a boil.

Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Once done, fluff the biryani and serve hot.

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