ONE POT kathirikai sadham
flavorful one-pot brinjal rice with freshly ground masala
CAN I SKIP COCONUT?
Yes, grinding coconut is optional but coconut gives the best flavor to kathirikka sadham so I would highly recommend that.
AN I USE COCONUT MILK INSTEAD OF COCONUT?
Yes in that case adjust the water accordingly.
CAN I ADD BIRYANI MASALA
Yes in that case adjust other masala powders accordingly.
RICE FOR PULAO
I have used basmati rice. You can use any variety of rice according to your choice. Adjust water accordingly.
SHOULD I SOAK RICE?
I soaked the rice for 20 minutes. adjust the soaking time according to the rice variety you use.
CAN I use GHEE FOR COOKING?
Peanut oil gives amazing flavor to the biryani so I use prefer using it. you can add ghee.
SHOULD I ADD MORE TOMATOES?
I added 1/3 cup of tomatoes. If you are adding extra curd, reduce tomatoes accordingly
SIDE DISH FOR BIRYANI
Biryani goes well with raita varieties kathirikai chops, plain kurma, mirchi salan, and raita
CAN I COOK COOKER brinjal BIRYANI IN THE INSTANT POT?
Yes, for the instant pot version avoid soaking the rice. cook for 5 minutes and do natural pressure release.
VARIETY RICE
PRESSURE COOKER RECIPES
Brinjal recipes in TMF
ingredients
1 cup basmati rice 8 brinjal
To roast and grind
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds cardamom 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds 2 tablespoon coconut 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 garlic 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds ginger 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
Brinjal pulao
3/4 cup onion 1/3 cup tomato required salt 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder bay leaf 2 green chilli 1 tablespoon curd required salt 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
how to make gutti vankaya pulao with step-by-step pictures
First, wash and soak rice for 2o minutes
Soak brinjal in water. sprinkle salt and soak for 20 minutes
saute cinnamon, cardamom, fennel seeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, pepper, and cumin seeds; mix well
furthermore add coconut, ginger, and garlic; saute till they turn aromatic and change color
Cool and grind with little water Add oil and heat
Furthermore, add bay leaf, brinjal, and onion; saute till the raw smell goes off and the brinjal change color
add tomato, turmeric powder, and salt; saute till tomatoes turn slightly mushy
Furthermore, add the ground masala and curd; saute for 30 seconds
Add chilli powder; give a quick mix
Furthermore, add rice and mix well
add water; mix well and boil
Finally, add sesame oil and pressure cook for 2 whistles
Do natural pressure release and fluff the rice
