How long does Brinji Rice take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Brinji Rice serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Brinji Rice vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Brinji Rice spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Brinji Rice?

2 cup Basmati Rice, 1 cup Coconut Milk, ¼ cup Oil, 1½ cup Onion, ½ cup Mint Leaves, ½ cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Brinji Rice?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Brinji Rice?

About 887 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Brinji Rice

Name: Brinji Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ¼ cup Oil; 10 Cashew (half); 4 Bread; 3 tbsp Ghee; 4 Bay Leaves; 2 Star Anise; 5 Cloves; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 3 Green Chilli; 1½ cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; ½ cup Mint Leaves, Chopped; ½ cup Coriander Leaves; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Tomato, Chopped; ½ cup Carrot, Chopped; ½ cup Beans; ½ cup Potato, Chopped; 2 tsp Salt; 2 cup Basmati Rice; 1 cup Coconut Milk; 3 cup Water

50 min
mild
Serves 4
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Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Birinji Rice, South Indian Vegetable Pulao, Veg Biryani · Veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes One-pot meals

Brinji rice from Tamil Nadu: basmati cooked in coconut milk with vegetables, mint and star anise, with fried bread. Mild, serves 4, 50 minutes, video.

Good for: Lunchbox, Party

Ingredients

21 items

4 people

Oil¼ cup
Cashew (half)10
Bread4
Ghee3 tbsp
Bay Leaves4
Star Anise2
Cloves5
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Green Chilli3
Onion, Thinly Sliced1½ cup
Mint Leaves, Chopped½ cup
Coriander Leaves½ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato, Chopped1
Carrot, Chopped½ cup
Beans½ cup
Potato, Chopped½ cup
Salt2 tsp
Basmati Rice2 cup
Coconut Milk1 cup
Water3 cup

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	887kcal	3548kcal
Protein	14g	58g
Carbohydrate	110g	440g
Fat	46g	182g
Fibre	8.1g	32g
Sugar	7.7g	31g

Cookd masalas for basmati rice

Method

1
Heat oil in a pan and fry the cashew on low heat until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
OilCashew (half)
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.
Bread
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.
GheeBay LeavesStar AniseClovesFennel SeedsGreen ChilliOnion
4
Add the mint leaves, coriander leaves and ginger garlic paste. Saute for 1 minute.
Mint LeavesCoriander LeavesGinger Garlic Paste
5
Add the tomato and saute until the tomatoes soften. Then add the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt.
TomatoCarrotBeansPotatoSalt
6
Add the soaked rice, coconut milk, and water. Bring it to a boil. cook until the level of the rice and water are almost equal.
Basmati RiceCoconut MilkWater
7
Sprinkle the fried cashew and bread on top. Cover tightly, reduce the flame and cook for 10 minutes.
8
Mix it gently without breaking the rice. Serve with onion raita.

Before you start

How long does Brinji Rice take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Brinji Rice serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Brinji Rice vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Brinji Rice spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Brinji Rice?: 2 cup Basmati Rice, 1 cup Coconut Milk, ¼ cup Oil, 1½ cup Onion, ½ cup Mint Leaves, ½ cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Brinji Rice?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Brinji Rice?: About 887 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.