Mushroom Magic: A Delightful Twist on Biryani!

Ingredients

• Salt to taste
• 4 cups water
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon biryani masala (optional)
• A handful of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
• A handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1inch piece of ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
• 34 cloves of garlic, minced