Biryani-a dish that is not just related to taste but also emotions. Deep in history, layered with flavors and drenched in traditions, the world loves biryani. While the meat-based chicken biryani and mutton biryani are favorite items, the vegetarian choices like this ecipe of mushroom biryani are no less comparable. The meaty texture makes mushrooms an excellent substitute for meat-from taste to health.

 

Today, this blog is going to guide you on how to make some tasty Truffle mushroom biryani at home, explore its calorie content, and take a dive into some really interesting facts about biryani, including the cities most famous for this iconic dish.

 

 

Ingredients for Recipe Of Mushroom Biryani

 

Mushroom biryani is that simple yet flavorful dish which brings classic mushrooms and fragrant basmati rice in one pot with fresh herbs and spices. What do you need to prepare this delectable dish?

 

Ingredients	Quantity
Basmati rice	1.5 cups
Mushrooms (sliced)	200 grams
Onion (thinly sliced)	1 large
Ginger-garlic paste	1 tbsp
Green chilies (slit)	2-3
Yogurt	1/2 cup
Red chili powder	1 tsp
Turmeric powder	1/2 tsp
Garam masala	1 tsp
Biryani masala	1 tsp
Fresh mint leaves	1/4 cup
Fresh coriander leaves	1/4 cup
Saffron strands soaked in milk	1 tbsp
Ghee or oil	3 tbsp
Salt	To taste

 

Optional Ingredients for Variation:

 

- Truffle Mushrooms: Replace it with truffle mushrooms in making truffle mushroom biryani.

 

- Mixed Vegetables: Use mixed vegetables such as peas, carrots, or bell peppers for making vegetable mushroom biryani

 

 

Mushroom Biryani Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide to Prepare at Home

 

With this step-to-step instructions, you can make a delectable restaurant-style dish, known as mushroom biryani, from your very own kitchen.

 

Step 1: Cooking Basmati Rice

 

1. Rinse the basmati rice in icy cold water until the water turns pale, to remove excess starch.

 

2. Soak the rice in water for 20 minutes.

 

3. In a large cooking pot add salt to boiling water and put the soaked rice into it, and let it be cooked till 70-80% of it, the rice should be firm.

 

4. Water is drained, and rice is kept aside for later use.

 

Step 2: Mushroom Masala Preparation

 

1. Heat ghee or oil in a big pan, sauté thinly cut onions till golden brown. Take out and set aside some for garnishing at the end.

 

2. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies to the same pan and sauté for about a minute till the aroma arises.

 

3. Add sliced mushrooms and cook till they release their water and turn golden brown.

4. Add the red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and biryani masala along with salt. Mix all together.

 

5. Add the yogurt and cook the masala till it thickens and the oil separates from the mixture.

 

Step 3: Layer the Biryani

 

1. In a heavy-bottomed pot, start layering the biryani. Begin the layer with mushroom masala and then add half-cooked rice.

 

2. Sprinkle fried onions, mint leaves and coriander leaves on the rice.

 

3. Repeat the layers until all the rice and mushroom masala is used up.

 

4. Pour saffron milk over top to give it a glassy look and add flavor in the process as well

 

Step 4 : Dum for Biryani

 

1. Lock in the flavor with the tight cover or seal by aluminum foil.

 

2. Slow-cook the biryani for 20 minutes on low heat. This is a "dum" preparation where the rice and mushrooms soak all the flavors of the spices.

 

3. Turn off the heat and let the biryani rest for 10 minutes before serving.

 

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!

 

Gently fluff the biryani with a fork and serve it hot, garnished with fried onions, with raita or even a simple salad of cucumber.

 

Mushroom Biryani Calories

 

How many calories does contain in one serving mushroom biryani?

There are about 350-400 calories in one serving of mushroom biryani. The calorie count varies, for this is highly dependent on how much oil or ghee is used as well as portion size. To reduce the number of calories in making your version of healthy biryani, a reduced amount of oil or ghee, and even using low-fat yogurt can be applied

 

Nutritional Breakdown per serving:

 

- Calories: 350-400 kcal

- Protein content: 8-10 gram

- Fat: 12-15 grams

- Carbohydrates: 50-55 grams

- Fiber: 3-4 grams

 

Mushrooms are an excellent low-calorie food, rich in antioxidants, B-vitamins, and fiber. This biryani can easily fit into any diet plan if you opt for less oil, reduce the quantity of ingredients, or just get a lighter version.

 

 

Variations of Mushroom Biryani

 

One great thing about biryani is its variety. Here are some variations that you could try:

 

1. Truffle Mushroom Biryani

 

For a luxurious variation, replace the usual mushrooms with truffle mushrooms. Truffles will infuse rich earthy flavor in the dish. You must be aware that the truffle mushroom price can be high, but it's worth the splurge for a gourmet dinner.

 

 2. Mushroom Dum Biryani

 

This version is focused on the conventional dum way of cooking where the vessel is sealed so that the biryani is slowly cooked with it. This will cause all the spices to be absorbed into the dish properly and this will guarantee the delicious, aromatic biryani.

 

3. Vegetable Mushroom Biryani

 

Add lots of varieties of vegetables like carrots, peas, and bell peppers to mushroom biryani for a colorful nutritious meal. This is a very nice biryani for those who want a little extra crunch and nutrition in their biryani.

 

 

FAQ’s

 

1. Which Indian City is Most Famous for Biryani?

 

There are thousands of varieties of biryani, and several cities specialize in their own unique varieties. One of the best-known cities for biryani is Hyderabad, known for its richly aromatic Hyderabadi biryani. This type of biryani is layered with marinated meat (or vegetables) and layers of rice-they steam slowly to perfect.

 

Other cities also are famous for their tradition of biryani. Lucknow is associated with the tradition of Awadhi biryani. Here, the mild flavors of the meat and softness of the meat have put it on a pedestal. On the contrary, Kolkata has gained widespread popularity due to the use of potatoes in the biryani.

 

1. Who Makes the Best Biryani in the World?

 

While many places claim that their rendition of the dish is the best, sometimes Hyderabadi biryani is the most exquisite. It is claimed that Hyderabadi biryani is well-balanced with respect to spices, technique of cooking, and use of fresh ingredients. But fans of this dish may also claim that Kolkata or Lucknow biryani is the best of all, again according to personal preferences.

 

 

Interesting Biryani Facts

 

1. Etymology of Biryani: 

 

"Biryani" is from the Persian word birian, which literally means "fried before cooking." The dish, however, was brought to India by Persian traveling and trading parties.

 

2. Over 30 Varieties: 

 

Above all, there are over thirty different types of biryani varieties in India, of course with its own set of ingredients and preparation method.

 

3. Vegetarian Biryani Controversy: 

 

Though traditional biryani preparation involves meat, mushroom biryani, as well as other vegetarian biryani preparations, gained attention with some having a strict sense about preparing biryani using meat.

 

4. Health Concerns: 

 

It is one of the best dishes for consumption considering all the fiber, anti-oxidants, and nutrients coming from the mushrooms, such as selenium and potassium.

 

 

Why You Should Try Mushroom Biryani

 

The great thing about mushroom biryani is not only the flavor but also the health and variety associated with it. Mushroom does miracles for a vegetarian or as something less heavy compared to a regular meat-based biryani, providing just the right amount of texture and taste. 

 

What's more is that the dish can be easily adapted according to the preferences of whoever is serving it: from the addition of various vegetables to experimenting with spices and so on.

 

Mushrooms are very low in calories yet rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and making them a part of your diet is very healthy. Combined with fragrant basmati rice and aromatic spices that make the biryani, this dish certainly satisfies, nourishes, and tastes just heavenly.

 

 

Final Say

 

It is more than worth the trouble of cooking mushroom biryani at home to experience the lively flavors of biryani in your kitchen. Be it by following the original recipe or in different variations as truffle mushroom biryani or vegetable mushroom biryani, this dish is going to impress you, I would believe.

 

With its wonderful balance of spices and soft mushrooms, with a delicious aroma of rice, mushroom biryani is a dish that you'll make again and again.

 

So the next time you wish to gorge on a deliciously flavored biryani, just go through the recipe of mushroom biryani. You will be relishing in the delectable taste and, at the same time, in the rich history of that flavor in every bite.

 

 

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