Mushroom Biryani Recipe (2024)

Mushroom Biryani Recipe is asimple, tasty, and flavorful one-pot biryani with the touch of restaurant-style made in an Instant Pot pressure cooker. It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. It is perfect for office lunch boxes, potluck, birthday, kids lunch boxes, or family get-togethers.

Recipe instructions included Instant Pot, Traditional Stovetop pressure cooker, and regular pot.

Biryani is something that we all like! This simple one-pot dish is tasty, hearty, and adaptable for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Although there are undoubtedly a lot of non-vegetarian biryani alternatives, we don't want vegetarians to feel left out.

We have discovered a delicious recipe for mushroom biryani. The addition of mushrooms to this decadent meal is fantastic. Spicy mushroom biryani is sure to make people mouth-watering, whether it is a regular dinner dish or a fancy celebration dish.

I have used white button mushrooms for this recipe, but you can also use brown button mushrooms or any variety.

Health Benefits of Mushrooms?

Mushroomsare loaded with vitamins and minerals [copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, potassium, phosphorus, and iron] and have very few calories, so they make the perfectdietfood.

Ingredients for Mushroom Biryani Recipe

• Mushroom: I have used organic white button mushrooms, but you can use any mushroom variety of your choice. If you 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 restaurant-style mushroom biryani recipe, but you can use any other rice like sona masuri or seeraga samba rice.
• Water:I have used 1 ½ cups of water for every cup of Basmati rice to make in Instant Pot. Adjust water based on the 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 you can make it at home. You can use any brand, I have used Shakti Biryani Masala for today's recipe. Shan Biryani Masala is equally good. If you don't get biryani powder, replace it with the 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

Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Heat oil (or ghee), and add whole spices like cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom, and cloves.

Once they sizzle, add ginger garlic paste and saute for 30 seconds.

Then add sliced onions and green chilies, saute for 2-3 minutes until onions turn light brown - stir regularly.

Next, add tomatoes and saute for a minute till they become soft.

Add dry spices like turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and biryani powder, and saute for a few seconds. Make sure spices don't burn.

Then add curd and mix everything. 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 securely, and turn the vent to "SEALING". Select thePRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure)setting and set the cooking time to5 minutes.

When the instant pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure before removing the lid.

Instant Pot pressure cookerMushroom Biryani is ready to serve with Onion raita or plain yogurt.

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method

• Follow all the steps as Instant Pot. 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 to serve with Onion Raita or plain yogurt.

Mushroom Biryani in Stovetop Pot

• Follow all the steps as Instant Pot, Then close with a lid and cook on medium-low flame for 10 to 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked through. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. NOTE: Add an extra ½ cup of water when cooking in a Pot.
• Stovetop Mushroom Biryani is ready to serve with Onion raita or plain yogurt.

What to Serve with Mushroom Biryani?

Serve Mushroom Biryani with anykurmaor serve it with a side ofraitaandMango Lassi.

Storage Suggestions

• Storage:Leftover mushroom biryani will last in the refrigerator for 1-2 days when stored in an airtight container.
• Freezer:You can freeze in a freezer-safe ziplock or containers for up to 2 months in the freezer. Make sure to cool down the biryani to room temperature before storing it in the freezer.
• Reheat:Add a few tablespoons of water and reheat in a microwave or stovetop until warm through.

Tips & Variations

1. Rice: I prefer to use basmati rice to make the mushroom biryani. However, you can use short-grain rice like seeraga samba rice or sona masoori rice.
2. Mushrooms: I have used white button mushrooms in this recipe. Shiitake, oyster, and cremini mushrooms also work well. Increase the quantity if you love mushrooms. Dice the mushrooms into big pieces for this recipe. Small pieces will get mushy when pressure-cooked.
3. Vegan: you can skip yogurt (or curd) and add 1 tablespoon of lime juice or 1 extra tomato. You may also replace yogurt with thick coconut milk.
4. Biryani masala powder: You can find biryani masala in any Indian grocery store or on Amazon. You can use any brand. If you don't get biryani powder, replace it with the same quality of garam masala powder.
5. Spices: Increase or decrease spices according to your preference.
6. Fried Onions: You can add fried onions on top before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Veg Style Biryani Recipes

• Paneer Biryani
• Spinach Biryani
• Potato Biryani
• Chickpeas Biryani
• Soya Chunks Biryani
• Quinoa Biryani

More Mushroom Recipes

• Mushroom Fried Rice
• Mushroom Masala Curry
• Cream of Mushroom Soup
• Air Fryer Roasted Mushrooms
• Mushroom Pilaf

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