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Erachi Soru

Also known as Mutton Biryani, Kerala Mutton Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & PulaoRice dishesHigh proteinGluten-free

Total45 min
Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Serves2
Per serving988 cal
Spicemild

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid

Erachi Soru

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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

Ingredients

18 items
Cooking for2 servings
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder1 tsp
  • MuttonMutton, Boneless½ kg
  • Jeera Samba RiceJeera Samba Rice, Soaked250 grams
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder1 tsp
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • GheeGhee2 tbsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped10 grams
  • WaterWater1 cup
  • OnionOnion, Slices80 grams
  • TomatoTomato, Slices50 grams
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli2
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves2 sprigs
  • Mint LeavesMint Leaves10 grams
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice½ tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder1 tbsp
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy988kcal1976kcal
Protein62g125g
Carbohydrate110g220g
Fat34g68g
Fibre5.7g11g
Sugar2.8g5.6g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients. Add all the ingredients for the mutton marination

    Red Chilli PowderBlack Pepper PowderMuttonGaram Masala PowderCoriander LeavesOnionTomatoGreen ChilliCurry leavesMint LeavesLemon JuiceTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderGinger Garlic Paste

  2. 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.

    Jeera Samba RiceSaltGheeWaterOnion

  3. 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?
½ kg Mutton, 250 grams Jeera Samba Rice, 10 grams Coriander Leaves, 50 grams Onion, 50 grams Tomato, 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.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes
  • C

    A Cookd cookFebruary 2024

    Made it with chicken 😋

    A cook's photo of Erachi Soru
  • S

    sunil MatthewAugust 2025

    taste good

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