Pudina Mushroom And Soya Biryani Recipe

Total Time: 60 minutes

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients:

  • ajwain (carom seeds)
  • cloves garlic
  • onion
  • soy (nuggets)
  • turmeric powder
  • green chillies
  • salt
  • cardamom (elaichi) podsseeds
  • mint leaves (pudina)
  • star anise
  • garam masala powder
  • red chilli powder
  • curd
  • button mushrooms
  • ginger
  • ghee
  • bay leaf (tej patta)
  • biryani masala
  • basmati rice spices infused water (spices include cinnamon
  • cinnamon stick (dalchini)
  • cloves (laung)

Instructions:

  • To begin making the Pudina Mushroom And Soya Biryani recipe, wash and soak the rice in water for 20 minutes
  • In a bowl, place the soya chunks, and pour boiling hot water over it and allow it to soak in it
  • In a pressure cooker, heat ghee on low flame, add the whole spices - cumin seeds, bay leaf, star anise, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, once these begin to sizzle, add in the ginger, garlic, green chili, saute for a coulee of minutes
  • Next increase the heat to medium -low and add the sliced onions and cook until transparent, this will take about 2-3 minutes
  • At this stage, add the mushrooms, and the dry masalas - biryani masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt and give it a good mix
  • Now add the curd, drained soya chunks, pudina leaves, drained rice and 2 cups of water and close the pressure cooker
  • Allow the Pudina Mushroom And Soya Biryani recipe to pressure cook for 2 whistles and turn off the flame
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally
  • Once released, open the pressure cooker and gently sluff up the Pudina Mushroom And Soya Biryani recipe and transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot
  • Serve hot Pudina Mushroom And Soya Biryani along with Boondi raita and Kachumber Salad for a weeknight dinner