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Heat a pan with oil, add the dry spices to temper.
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When they begin to sizzle, add onions and chilies and fry till golden.
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While the onions fry wash and chop mushrooms.
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Add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell dis appears.
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Add yogurt or tomatoes and fry till the oil begins to separate. While this cooks, bring 3 ½ cups water to boil in a large pot.
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Add red chili powder, powdered masala, mint and coriander leaves and fry for about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add mushrooms, fry on high for 2 minutes. Add boiling water to the mushroom mix and add rice & salt. Boiling water is added to prevent the mushrooms get soaked up in cold water. If you don’t mind eating mushy mushrooms, you can add cold water and bring it to a boil.
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Cook till the rice is fully cooked. If needed sprinkle some water.
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Garnish with coriander leaves.
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Serve mushroom biryani with onion raita.