Ultimate Mushroom Biryani Recipe for Rice Lovers 

By : Naina Rawoo

November 25 .  2025

 

 Learn how to make delicious and aromatic Mushroom Biryani at home in just a few easy steps. Perfect for lunch or dinner 

Ingredients You’ll Need For Mushroom Biryani Recipe 

Basmati rice  Mushrooms,   Onion ,Tomato Yogurt  Green chilies  Ginger garlic paste  Whole spices: cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, bay leaf, and peppercorn.  Spice powders: biryani  masala , garam masala , red chili Salt , oil

 Cook The Basmati Rice   

 Soak rice for 30 mins, then cook until 90% done. Drain and keep aside. This ensures perfect, fluffy biryani 

 Prepare The Masala Base 

 Heat oil and ghee in a pot. Add the whole spices, cashew, sliced onions, garlic, and ginger continue to saute for another 5 to 6 minutes

 Sauté The Mushrooms 

  In ghee or oil, sauté mushrooms until golden and cook for 3 minutes 

 Add Spices  & Yogurt

 Add yogurt, turmeric, salt, chile powder, and garam masala powder, biryani masala Mix and cook this for a minute

 Layer The Rise

 cooked rice and spread it gently in the pot. To this, add fresh herbs on top and drizzle one tablespoon of ghee or butter for extra flavor.

 Dum Cooking Time

 Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 mins. This allows all the flavors to blend beautifully. 

 Ready To Serve

Fluff up gently and serve hot with raita or salad. Enjoy the rich, earthy flavor in every bite!