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Intermediate/45 min/Serves 4/Indian/Spicy spice

Spiced Mushroom Biryani

Basmati layered with masala mushrooms and mint, then steamed until fragrant.

By Vegan Cook — published 1 August 2026

Time45 min
Servings4
SkillIntermediate
CuisineIndian
SpiceSpicy
Best forLunch
Calories / serving340
AllergensNone declared

Ingredients

Serves 4.

  • 2 cupsbasmati rice
  • 400 gmushrooms, quartered
  • 2onions, sliced
  • 1 tbspbiryani masala
  • 1/2 cupmint leaves
  • 3 tbspoil

Cookware

  • Pot
  • Heavy bottomed pan with lid

Method

Read each step end-to-end before starting.

  1. 01

    Parboil

    Soak the rice for twenty minutes, then boil with whole spices until seventy per cent cooked and drain.

  2. 02

    Cook the masala

    Fry the onions until deep golden, add the mushrooms and biryani masala and cook until the moisture has gone.

  3. 03

    Layer

    Spread the mushrooms in a heavy pan, top with the rice and the mint.

  4. 04

    Steam

    Cover tightly and cook on the lowest heat for fifteen minutes, then fluff and serve.

Allergen profile

Every recipe here is fully plant-based. Cross-contamination risk depends on your kitchen — check all packaging.

Free from
SulphitePeanutSoyGlutenTree Nuts
Contains
No declared allergens.