Raw Jackfruit Biryani
Also known as Raw Jackfruit Biryani · Veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Lunchbox, Party
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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
Raw jackfruit biryani cooked in a pressure cooker with basmati rice, coconut milk, ghee and whole spices. Mild, serves 3, about an hour, step-by-step video.
Ingredients
23 itemsGhee2 tbsp
Raw Jackfruit, Diced250 grams
Curd1/4 cup
Coconut Milk1 cup
Basmati Rice, Soaked1 1/2 cup
Coriander Leaves1/4 cup
Groundnut oil2 tbsp
Green Cardamom2
Onion2
Green Chilli, Slit2
Water1 1/4 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/4 tsp
Mint Leaves1/4 cup
Bay Leaves1
Cashew (half)10
Raisins1 tbsp
Coriander Powder1/2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Salt1 1/2 tsp
Cinnamon1 1/2 inch
Cloves2
Contains: milk, groundnut, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 858kcal | 2574kcal |
| Protein | 15g | 45g |
| Carbohydrate | 108g | 325g |
| Fat | 44g | 133g |
| Fibre | 9.4g | 28g |
| Sugar | 9.6g | 29g |
Cookd masalas for raw jackfruit
Method
- 1
Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 mins. To clean the jackfruit, use some oil on your hands and a sharp knife to peel the jackfruit and dice it, remove any larger seeds. Soak the jackfruit in water after cleaning. Marinate the jackfruit with all the other ingredients mentioned under marination. Marinate this for 30 mins, if you have the time.
Raw JackfruitCurdCoriander LeavesGinger Garlic PasteRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderMint LeavesCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderSalt
- 2
In a pressure cooker, heat the oil and ghee. Add bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and fry for 30 seconds. Add the cashew and raisins and fry till golden. Add the onions and fry until golden. Add the green chillies.
Groundnut oilGreen CardamomGheeOnionGreen ChilliBay LeavesCashew (half)RaisinsCinnamonCloves
- 3
Add the marinated jackfruit, and water and cook until 75% cooked, about 6-8 mins. Add the coconut milk. Add the salt and bring it to a boil.
Coconut MilkWater
- 4
Add the soaked rice and pressure cook this for 2 whistles and switch off/ for 15 mins on a low flame. Let the pressure settle down on its own.
Basmati Rice
- 5
Open the pressure cooker, add 1 tbsp of melted ghee, and fluff the rice. Garnish with fried onions and serve hot with raita.
Ghee
Before you start
- How long does Raw Jackfruit Biryani take?
- 1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Raw Jackfruit Biryani serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Raw Jackfruit Biryani vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Raw Jackfruit Biryani 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 Raw Jackfruit Biryani?
- 250 grams Raw Jackfruit, 1/4 cup Curd, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 1 1/2 cup Basmati Rice, 1/4 cup Coriander Leaves, 1/4 cup Mint Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Raw Jackfruit Biryani?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Raw Jackfruit Biryani?
- About 858 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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