How long does Erachi Soru take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Erachi Soru serve?

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

Is Erachi Soru 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 Soru?

0.5 kg Mutton, 250 grams Jeera Samba Rice, 50 grams Onion, 50 grams Tomato, 10 grams Coriander Leaves, 10 grams Mint Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Erachi Soru?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Erachi Soru?

About 988 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Erachi Soru

Name: Erachi Soru
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 0.5 kg Mutton, Boneless; 50 grams Onion, Slices; 50 grams Tomato, Slices; 2 Green Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 10 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 10 grams Mint Leaves; ½ tsp Lemon Juice; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Water; 1 tbsp Ghee; 30 grams Onion, Slices; 250 grams Jeera Samba Rice, Soaked; 1 tbsp Ghee

45 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

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3 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 Mutton Biryani, Kerala Mutton Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes High protein Gluten-free

Erachi soru, a Kerala mutton biryani: pressure-cooked mutton folded into ghee jeera samba rice. Mild, serves 2, 45 minutes plus marinating, video.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid

Ingredients

18 items

2 people

Mutton, Boneless0.5 kg
Onion, Slices80 grams
Tomato, Slices50 grams
Green Chilli2
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped10 grams
Mint Leaves10 grams
Lemon Juice½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Water1 cup
Ghee2 tbsp
Jeera Samba Rice, Soaked250 grams

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	988kcal	1976kcal
Protein	62g	125g
Carbohydrate	110g	220g
Fat	34g	68g
Fibre	5.7g	11g
Sugar	2.8g	5.6g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients. Add all the ingredients for the mutton marination
MuttonOnionTomatoGreen ChilliCurry leavesCoriander LeavesMint LeavesLemon JuiceTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderBlack Pepper PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderGinger Garlic Paste
2
Let it sit for 1 hour, add the marinated mutton into a pressure cooker along with water and cook on a moderate flame for 9 whistles and let it rest for 10 minutes. In a deep pan, pour ghee and add the soaked and sliced rice and drained rice and saute for 1 minute on a high flame until lightly toasted.
SaltWaterGheeOnionJeera Samba Rice
3
Add the cooked mutton to the rice and mix gently making sure the mutton pieces don’t break. Cover and cook on a simmer for 12 minutes and let it rest for 10 more minutes. Finish with ghee and serve hot.
Ghee

Before you start

How long does Erachi Soru take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Erachi Soru serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Erachi Soru vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Erachi Soru 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 Soru?: 0.5 kg Mutton, 250 grams Jeera Samba Rice, 50 grams Onion, 50 grams Tomato, 10 grams Coriander Leaves, 10 grams Mint Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Erachi Soru?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Erachi Soru?: About 988 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.