Authentic Tamil Nadu style one pot flavorful rice prepared with mixed vegetables, and coconut milk.
Can I use other vegetables for the pulao recipe?
Traditionally these vegetables are added in catering-style brinji recipes. You can use vegetables like corn, capsicum, mushroom, etc. for pulav. Paneer can also be added.
Can I use curd instead of coconut milk?
If you are following the recipe coconut milk gives the best flavor. Curd might not give the exact
Why do I use croutons for Vegetable pulav?
Croutons are optional. I prefer using it as it is handy. You can toast / deep fry bread and add it to the coconut milk vegetable pulao. Alternatively, you can roast bread in ghee and add it to the pulav.
Can I increase coconut milk?
To get the best reception-style veg brinji follow the recipe as mentioned. Altering the coconut milk might turn coconut milk veg pulao flavor.
Can I cook vegetable brinji sadam in the instant pot?
Yes, for the instant pot version avoid soaking the rice. cook for 5 minutes and do natural pressure release.
Can I cook vegetable brinji in oil?
Yes, using ghee is optional but it gives a good flavor to the pulav. You can use oil for cooking and add a few drops of ghee for aroma.
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Ingredients:
To soak
1 cup Basmati Rice Enough water
Coconut milk brinji
1/2 tablespoon oil Small piece cinnamon, bay leaf Clove 1 Cardamom 1 fennel seeds 1 tsp Poppy seeds 1 tsp 1/2 tbsp Ghee 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste 1/2 cup onion 2 green chilli 7 cashews 225 grams of mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas, potato) 3/4 cup coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 3/4 cup water Croutons - as required
How to make coconut milk brinji saadam with step-by-step pictures :
First, wash and soak for 10 minutes
Add oil and ghee to the pressure cooker
Turn on the stove to medium flame and heat
Add cashews and saute till they turn golden brown
furthermore add bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel seeds, and poppy seeds; temper
Furthermore, add onion and mix well
Add green chili and ginger garlic paste; mix well and cook
Furthermore, Add carrots, beans, frozen peas, and potato; mix well
Add salt and saute for 30 seconds
Furthermore, add rice and saute for 30 seconds
Add coconut milk and water; boil
After the coconut milk starts to a frothy boil, mix well to make sure the rice is not stuck to the cooker
Add sesame oil and pressure cook for two whistles; turn off the stove
After the pressure subsides naturally, open the cooker Gently fluff the rice
Finally, add croutons before serving
