Oyster Mushroom Biryani

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 200 grams oyster mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust according to spice preference)
• 1 teaspoon biryani masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

• Clean the oyster mushrooms by gently wiping them with a damp cloth or paper towel. Tear them into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
• Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
• Heat ghee or oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
• Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
• Add tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
• Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, biryani masala powder, garam masala, andsalt. Mix well.
• Add the oyster mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until they are tender.
• In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the soaked and drained basmati riceuntil 70-80% cooked. Drain the rice.
• Layer the partially cooked rice over the mushroom masala in the pot. Cover the pot tightly and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and flavours are well absorbed.
• Garnish with fresh coriander and mint leaves.