Pudina Mushroom & Soya Biryani

Pudina Mushroom And Soya Biryani Recipe is a delicious one pot biryani recipe, made by putting together mushrooms along with soya chunks seasoned with whole spices and pudina leaves, along with rice, making it a delectable rice dish.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups Basmati rice , parboiled with spices infused water (Spices include Cinnamon, One Mint branch, 2-3 Cloves and Cardamoms, 1 Bay leaf)
• 1 cup Button mushrooms , cut into quarters
• 1 cup Soy Chunks (Nuggets) , soaked in hot water
• 1 cup Onion , sliced
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1/2 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
• 2 tablespoons Biryani Masala
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
• 1/4 cup Mint Leaves (Pudina) , finely chopped
• Salt , to taste
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 1 Green Chillies , chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ajwain (Carom seeds)
• 1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
• 1 Star anise
• 1 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
• 2 Cloves (Laung)
• 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)

Step by Steps

Step 1

To begin making the Pudina Mushroom And Soya Biryani recipe, wash and soak the rice in water for 20 minutes.

Step 2

In a bowl, place the soya chunks, and pour boiling hot water over it and allow it to soak in it.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Next increase the heat to medium -low and add the sliced onions and cook until transparent, this will take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Now add the curd, drained soya chunks, pudina leaves, drained rice and 2 cups of water and close the pressure cooker.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Serve hot Pudina Mushroom And Soya Biryani along with Boondi raita and Kachumber Salad for a weeknight dinner.