Mushroom Biryani

A delicious vegetarian mushroom biryani featuring marinated mushrooms, spiced rice layers, and a sliced coriander omelette garnish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 637.2 kcals 2548.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 61.9 grams 247.6 grams
Fat 34.6 grams 138.2 grams
Protein 19.6 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
200
ml
Curry Sauce
medium, warmed
Dairy
3
piece
Eggs
free-range
15
g
Butter
knob
1
litre
Yoghurt
natural
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
1
piece
Lime
juice only
GrainsCereals
250
g
Basmati Rice
washed and soaked
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Coriander
fresh, chopped
2
cloves
Garlic
crushed, for marinade
20
g
Paprika
ground
20
g
Cumin
ground
2
cloves
Garlic
crushed, for paste
1
pinch
1
handful
Mint
fresh, chopped
4
piece
OilsFats
1
dash
50
ml
Vegetable Oil
for rice
Other
1
tbsp
Vegetables
500
g
Mushrooms
brown cap and button
5
cm
Ginger
fresh, grated, for marinade
2
piece
Red Chillies
for paste
5
cm
Ginger
fresh, grated, for paste
0.5
piece
Onion
sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Whisk eggs with coriander and fry in butter until golden-brown.
  • Roll the omelette, slice thinly, and set aside.
  • Fry mushrooms in oil until brown and combine with the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  • Blend chillies, garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, and salt into a smooth paste.
  • Fry onions in oil until soft, add the spice paste, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Fry rice with the onion mixture for 3 minutes, cover with stock, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Mix in rosewater, then drain and stir in mint and lemon juice.
  • Layer a bay leaf, rice, and mushrooms into greased chef's rings on a baking tray.
  • Cover rings with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle with lime juice, top with omelette slices, and serve with warm curry sauce.