- For the biryani base, heat oil in a pan, add whole spices jeera, both cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, bay leaf along with sliced onions and ginger garlic paste. Saute for some time. Once done, add tomatoes and wait until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy. Once done, add green chillies, red chilli powder, biryani masala. Then, add curd and saute again. Wait for 2-3 minutes until well combined. Now, add sliced mushrooms. Saute it for about 4-5 minutes. Now, add the drained rice and pour water. Add salt and mix everything well. Cover and cook on a medium flame until rice turns fluffy. Serve hot with raita.