June 27, 2024
Indian, Main Course, Recipes, Vegetarian
Indian, Main Course, Vegetarian
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Enjoy the flavors of Tamil Nadu with the Brinji Rice or Brinji Sadam. A flavorful one-pot vegetable rice prepared with coconut milk and topped with bread croutons.
1 cup Basmati rice2 tbsp sesame oil1 bay leaf2 green cardamoms1″ piece of cinnamon2 cloves1 piece of mace1 star anise1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)3/4 cup sliced onions2 green chillies1 tbsp ginger garlic paste1 large tomato finely chopped1/4 cup chopped green coriander leaves1/4 cup chopped mint leaves1 tsp salt or to taste1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder1/2 tsp garam masala powder2 cups chopped vegetables (carrots, beans, potatoes, cauliflower, and peas)1 cup thick coconut milk1 cup water1 tbsp gheeFor the croutons4 slices of breadOil for shallow frying
To begin, wash the basmati rice well in water and soak it for 30 minutes.To prepare the rice, heat oil in a pan. Add in the whole spices – bay leaf, green cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves, mace, star anise, and fennel seeds. Mix.Next, add the sliced onions with slit green chillies. Saute for a minute.Add the ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions are translucent.Add the tomatoes and saute until they are a bit tender.Next, add the chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves along with the dry masalas – salt, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, and garam masala powder. Saute until the liquid dries up and oil begins to appear on the sides.Add in the vegetables and saute for a few minutes.Add the drained rice and mix well.Next, add the coconut milk with water. Mix well. Cover with a lid and cook until the rice is done. Or pressure cook it for two whistles like I have and allow the pressure to drop.In the meantime, prepare the bread croutons. Dice the bread slices into small squares. Shallow fry until golden. Keep aside.Once the rice is done, add a tbsp of ghee. Mix well.Finally, add in the croutons and mix.The Brinji Rice is ready to serve. Garnish with coriander and mint leaves. Serve hot.
Experiment with seasonal vegetables of your choice
You can use 2 cups of thin coconut milk instead too.
My kitchen is a nut-free kitchen. Use cashewnuts in garnish for added texture and richness.
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This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Dr. Preeti Chauhan.
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