How long does Mushroom Dum Biryani take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mushroom Dum Biryani serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Mushroom Dum Biryani vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Mushroom Dum Biryani spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Mushroom Dum Biryani?

400 grams Mushroom, 500 grams Basmati Rice, ½ cup Coriander Leaves, ½ cup Mint Leaves, ½ cup Curd, 1 cup Fried Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mushroom Dum Biryani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mushroom Dum Biryani?

About 687 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mushroom Dum Biryani

Name: Mushroom Dum Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 500 grams Basmati Rice; As required Water; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Ghee; 2 Cinnamon; 4 Green Cardamom; 4 Cloves; 1 Bay Leaves; 4 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ cup Coriander Leaves, Roughly Chopped; ½ cup Mint Leaves, Roughly Chopped; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 3 Tomato, Slices; ½ cup Curd; 400 grams Mushroom; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 cup Fried Onion; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, Roughly Chopped; ¼ cup Mint Leaves, Roughly Chopped; ½ cup Fried Cashew Nuts; 2 tbsp Ghee; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 tsp Kewra Water

45 min
mild
Serves 6
18 people cooked this

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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12 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as kalan biryani · Veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes One-pot meals Gluten-free

Mushroom dum biryani of basmati rice layered with a curd and tomato mushroom masala, mint and kewra water. Mild, serves 4, 45 minutes plus soaking, video.

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

21 items

6 people

Basmati Rice500 grams
WaterAs required
Oil2 tbsp
Ghee6 tbsp
Cinnamon2
Green Cardamom4
Cloves4
Bay Leaves1
Onion, Thinly Sliced4
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Roughly Chopped¾ cup
Mint Leaves, Roughly Chopped¾ cup
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Tomato, Slices3
Curd½ cup
Mushroom400 grams
Salt2 tsp
Salt1 tbsp
Fried Onion1 cup
Fried Cashew Nuts½ cup
Kewra Water1 tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, mushroom.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	687kcal	4122kcal
Protein	14g	83g
Carbohydrate	90g	540g
Fat	32g	191g
Fibre	6.3g	38g
Sugar	8.8g	53g

Cookd masalas for mushroom

Method

1
Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes
Basmati RiceWater
2
Heat oil in a pot, add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and a bay leaf. Let it crackle
OilGheeCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesBay Leaves
3
Add the onions and saute till it turns golden brown.
Onion
4
Add ginger garlic paste, coriander and mint leaves. Saute for a minute.
Ginger Garlic PasteCoriander LeavesMint Leaves
5
Add the kashmiri chilli powder, mix well till its raw aroma is gone.
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
6
Add the tomatoes and curd and mix well. Cook the tomatoes till it turns mashy.
TomatoCurd
7
Add the mushrooms and saute till it lets out water. Cover and let it cook on a slow flame.
MushroomSalt
8
In the meantime, bring water to boil in a pot, add salt to it and add the soaked and strained rice to it. Boil the rice for 4 minutes exactly. Strain it well.
SaltGhee
9
If the water evaporates, add ½ Cup of water. Take half of the mushroom masala separately in a bowl.
10
Start layering the dish with rice, fried onions, coriander and mint leaves, cashew nuts. Add a layer of the mushroom masala and repeat the same process.
Fried OnionCoriander LeavesMint LeavesFried Cashew NutsGhee
11
Finally add the remaining fried onion, coriander and mint leaves, cashew nuts, ghee and kewra water. Seal the pot tightly with silver foil and a fitting lid.
GheeKewra Water
12
Place it on a preheated tawa for dum on a medium flame for 5 minutes and low flame for 5 minutes. Open the pot, fluff up the biryani gently. Serve it hot with rita and any sides of your choice.

Before you start

How long does Mushroom Dum Biryani take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mushroom Dum Biryani serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mushroom Dum Biryani vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Mushroom Dum Biryani spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Mushroom Dum Biryani?: 400 grams Mushroom, 500 grams Basmati Rice, ½ cup Coriander Leaves, ½ cup Mint Leaves, ½ cup Curd, 1 cup Fried Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mushroom Dum Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mushroom Dum Biryani?: About 687 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes

S
SaiiiOctober 2026
Made it
M
MunirajaSeptember 2025
turned to be fantastic
C
A Cookd cookMarch 2024
😋
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Shanmugapriya SPFebruary 2023
tried it today.. it's really yummmmm ...and got appreciation from family