Brinji Rice
Serves 415 mins prep30 mins cook
This Brinji Rice is a delicious alternative to meat biryani, crafted with a blend of basmati rice and a variety of spices. Enjoy it alongside chicken curry, raita, or vegetable korma for a satisfying meal during the week.
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1: Heat oil in a pan and fry the cashew on low heat until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside. 2: In the same pan, fry the bread cubes on low heat. When they turn golden brown, remove them from the pan and set aside. 3: Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add bay leaves, star anise and fennel seeds. Once it turns aromatic, add the green chilli and onion. Saute until the onion turns translucent. 4: Add the mint leaves, coriander leaves and ginger garlic paste. Saute for 1 minute. 5: Add the tomato and all the powdered spices. Saute until the tomatoes soften. 6: Add the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and add coconut milk and water. Bring it to a boil. 7: Add the soaked rice and cook until the level of the rice and water are almost equal. 8: Sprinkle the fried cashew and bread on top. Cover tightly, reduce the flame and cook for 10 minutes. 9: Mix it gently without breaking the rice. Serve with onion raita.View original recipe