Mushroom Biryani Recipe

Name: Mushroom Biryani Recipe
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plain whole milk full-fat yogurt; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated or finely minced ginger (or ginger paste); 1 1/2 teaspoons grated or finely minced garlic (or garlic paste); 1/2 teaspoon biryani masala (or 1 teaspoon garam masala | finely ground); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt (if using any other salt, use 1/2 teaspoon); 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon mild red chili powder (such as Kashmiri chili powder); 4 ounces assorted mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake or oyster | thinly sliced or torn into bite-sized pieces); 8 to 10 saffron threads; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1 cup aged extra-long basmati rice*; 3 tablespoons mushroom bouillon (I recommend Better than Bouillon | or vegetable broth); 2 tablespoons ghee (divided); 1/4 cup canola oil (or other neutral oil | plus more if needed); 4 ounces assorted mushrooms (such as maitake, cremini, shiitake or oyster | thinly sliced or torn into bite-sized pieces); 1 large onion (thinly sliced and divided); Kosher salt (as needed); 2 whole cardamom pods; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 2 whole cloves; 1 Indian bay leaf (optional); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or mint (finely minced); 1/2 cup plain whole milk full-fat yogurt; hard-boiled eggs, lemon wedges, or sliced fresh chilies (optional)

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:1h

This restaurant-style mushroom biryani is bursting with flavor thanks to layers of flavorful yogurt-marinated spiced mushrooms, basmati rice, fried mushrooms and onions, saffron, and cilantro.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:54:08 GMT