Mushroom Biriyani

Venkat Murthy is a hospitality professional, chef, and an educator who trains aspiring student chefs in Sydney, Australia. This year, he will be sharing his favorite Indian recipes with Heartfulness Magazine.

- By Venkat Murthy, Photography by Clayton Hairs

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

Rice 500 g

Water 750 ml

Oil 2 tbs

Cashew nuts 30 g

Coriander leaves, chopped 2 tbs

Mint, chopped 2 tbs

Cinnamon stick 1

Cardamom pods 2

Cloves 2

Bay leaves 2

Star anise 1

Onion, sliced 1 medium

Green chilies, slit 2 small

Ginger and garlic paste 1 tbs

Chili powder 1 tbs

Garam masala powder 1 tsp

Yogurt 1 tbs

Tomatoes, chopped 4 medium

Mushrooms, halved or quartered

200 g

Green peas 100 g

Lemon juice 1 tsp