How long does Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker) take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker) serve?

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

Is Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker) 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 Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker)?

500 grams Mutton, ¼ cup Curd, 300 grams Seeraga Samba Rice, 150 grams Onion, 150 grams Tomato, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker)?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker)?

About 755 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker)

Name: Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Ghee; 2 Bay Leaves; 150 grams Onion; 1 tbsp Ginger, Crushed; 1 tbsp Garlic, Crushed; 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Crushed; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 150 grams Tomato; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 3 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 500 grams Mutton; ¼ cup Curd; ¼ cup Mint Leaves; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; 2 tsp Salt; 60 ml Water; 1 cup Water; 2 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 300 grams Seeraga Samba Rice

50 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

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5 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 erachi choru, irachi choru · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes One-pot meals High protein Gluten-free

Erachi chor, a Kerala mutton rice made in one pressure cooker, mutton cooked with curd and mint before the rice. Mild, serves 3, 50 min plus resting, video.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid

Ingredients

20 items

3 people

Ghee2 tbsp
Bay Leaves2
Onion150 grams
Ginger, Crushed1 tbsp
Garlic, Crushed1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Crushed1 tbsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Tomato150 grams
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Coriander Powder3 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Mutton500 grams
Curd¼ cup
Mint Leaves¼ cup
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Salt2 tsp
Water60 ml
Water1 cup
Garam Masala Powder2 tsp
Seeraga Samba Rice300 grams

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	755kcal	2265kcal
Protein	44g	133g
Carbohydrate	93g	278g
Fat	24g	71g
Fibre	5.3g	16g
Sugar	4.7g	14g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
Add ghee into the pressure cooker and saute onions, crushed ginger, garlic and green chillies with some curry leaves.
GheeBay LeavesOnionGingerGarlicGreen ChilliCurry leaves
2
Saute that till it’s mushy then add the tomatoes and saute till the paste is fully cooked. Add the masala powders and saute it for 5 minutes.
TomatoRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric Powder
3
Now, add mutton, curd, mint leaves and coriander leaves and close the pressure cooker and cook it until the mutton is 85% cooked. (10 minutes under low medium flame would be enough)
MuttonCurdMint LeavesCoriander LeavesSaltWater
4
Open the cooker, add the water and let it boil. Check for salt. Add rice and cook it for two whistles under medium flame.
WaterGaram Masala PowderSeeraga Samba Rice
5
Switch off the flame and let it rest for 10 minutes. Serve it hot with raita and papadam!

Before you start

How long does Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker) take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker) serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker) vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker) 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 Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker)?: 500 grams Mutton, ¼ cup Curd, 300 grams Seeraga Samba Rice, 150 grams Onion, 150 grams Tomato, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker)?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Erachi Chor (Pressure Cooker)?: About 755 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.