MUSHROOM BIRYANI IN COCONUT MILK

required:oil-2 tbsp,cloves-6 or 7,green cardamom-5,cinnamon-1 big stick,shahjeera-1/2 tsp,bayleaf-1,mace-1 piece,star anise-1,onion-1 medium thinly sliced,ginger&garlic paste-3 tsp,green chillies-7 or 8,white button mushrooms-500g,basmathi rice-3 cups,water-3 cups,ready made coconut milk-1&1/4 cup,mint leaves-1 small bunch,coriander leaves-1 small bunch,salt-to taste
method
clean the mushrooms and dice them,wash coriander leaves along with stems and chop them.seperate the mint leaves from the stems.soak the basmathi rice in water for 10 min.
take a pressure cooker and heat the oil.tip in cloves,cardamom,shahjeera,cinnamon,bayleaf,star anise and mace together.after few sec tip in the onion,green chillies and fry until the onions are light golden.now add the ginger&garlic paste and fry until the paste changes colour or fry for a min.tip in mushrooms,coriander,mint leaves and fry for a min on high flame.now put the drained rice into the cooker and again fry until the rice is coated with all the spices for 2 -3 min.pour water,coconut milk together and let it boil.add salt.the water should be slightly salty.close the lid and cook for 1 whistle on a medium flame.turn off after 1 whistle.

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