I rarely make one pot meal, because I like elaborate meals always, rice, minimum two dry curries, one gravy, and pickle. Some time I also have fried chips to go with it. However sometimes when my laziness takes over me I will go for one pot meal. And when I make I am in good mood I love to make biryani. Yes it requires lot of preparation; I made this vegetable biriyani in my newly acquired Le Creuset dutch oven. Yes Kaikari biryani in dutch oven.
This kaikari biryani is a specialty of chettinad cuisine, I saw it in my friend Mullai’s blog Spiceindiaonline, and her recipes are always perfect. When it comes to biriyani India is known for its various type of biryani, every state has its own specialty biryani. The northern part of my home state Kerala also has a famous biriyani, and is my next list of dishes to make. The spices mix (masala) and the rice used for biryani varies from state to state. In northern Kerala, short grain rice called, Jeerakasala/Kaima rice is used. In Bangladesh, Kalijeera rice (small Bangladeshi biryani rice) which is short grain, thin not plum is used. It doesn’t require any pre-soaking like basmati also you don’t need to cook in boiling water. In north India basmati rice is used for their biryani recipes.
For this recipe you can use your favorite vegetables; I used whatever available in my hand. Also I used freshly powdered masala as Mullai suggested in the recipe. I reduced the amount of heat so that it will suit my kids too. I also like this recipe because it uses coconut milk, which imparts a delicious flavor. I used my dutch oven and slow cooked it instead of using pressure cooker.
When I finished biryani for the dinner I told hubby there is some leftover we can have for lunch next day, he agreed. Since it is not his favorite diabetic friendly red rice he took only small portion of it. But after lunch he called me and told me that it was so delicious and regret not bring some more to office for lunch. Yes by the next day flavor infused really well and is delicious. I am going to make this more often.
One more thing makes sure to enter giveway for Le crecust pan in which I made this delicious biryani, you could be the winner.
Give it try if you like spicy rice dishes like biryani, pulav etc. Here comes the recipe.
Delicious spicy one pot meal, vegetable kaikari biriyani goes well simple yogurt.
Ingredients
- Masala powder
- 2 inch stick Cinnamon
- 4 Cloves
- 5 Cardamom
- 2 Star anise
- 4 petals Mace flower
- ⅛ teaspoon grated Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon Fennel Seeds
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetables and herbs for the biriyani
- 1 medium red onion chopped finely
- 2 Tomato chopped finely
- ½ tablespoon Ginger Garlic paste (or 5 garlic cloves + 2? ginger )
- 1 Green Chili
- ¼ cup Mint leaves finely minced
- ¼ cup Coriander leaves finely minced
- ½ cup – finely minced
- 1 1/ 2 cups Mixed vegetables(carrot, cabbage, tindora, red bell pepper
- 2 Bay leaf
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon Red chili powder
- 2 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 3 tablespoon olive Oil
- Ghee 2 tablespoon (for sautéing and drizzling)
- 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves for garnishing
- 1 ½ cup Jeerakasala rice/Seeraga Samba / Basmati Rice / Sirumani arisi
- 1 ½ cup Coconut milk 2 cups
- 1 ¼ cup Water
Instructions
- Dry roast all the whole garam masala in a pan, let cool completely and then grind to a coarse and set aside.
- Heat oil and ghee in a dutch oven add the bay leaf, star anise,
- green chili, onions, ginger, garlic and fry for few minutes. Then followed by chopped mint and coriander leaves. Fry for about 6 minutes over medium flame or until the onion turns translucent texture.
- Now add the chopped tomato and fry until it gets mushy.
- Now add the vegetable of your choice along with turmeric powder, ground garam masala powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and salt.
- Fry for about 5 minutes to get the masala blend well.
- Then add rice and add coconut milk and water. Adjust the salt at this stage.
- Cover with lid and cook 35 minutes in slow flame. Once it is done you will see no water in the bottom of pan. . Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Drizzle melted ghee over the cooked biryani. Do not stir, let cool a lit bit then gently fluff with fork and transfer to a bowl. Serve hot with onion raita.
Notes
This recipe is adapted fromhere
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This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
beata says
Yum biriyani is such a great dish! It looks pretty labor intensive but absolutely worth a shot!
felicia | Dish by Dish says
Hi Swathi! I haven't eaten Biryani in years! I used to eat it once every few months back in Singapore (where I'm originally from), and to be honest I miss a good Biryani! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Swathi says
Glad you liked it,
tigerfish says
Oh...yum yum...I am a fan of biryani and know there is more than one variety but did not know every region/state in India has its own variety.
To me, biryani can be a perfect meal when there is no time to put together different side-dishes. One pot does it all for biryani.
julie says
tempting flavors,Swathi..looks yummy!
Hadia says
What a rich flavorful biryani, Swathi! I like that it features coconut milk too! Pinning and sharing on Facebook, and pinterest!
Mullai Madavan says
Wow.. thanks Swathi for trying my recipe and the link. Biryani looks super yum, must have tasted even better than mine, guess you used seeraga samba which is the highlight! Thank you dear!
Sowmya says
The ingredient list itself is making me drool.
padma says
Biryani looks super yummy ..I luv one pot meals..great flavours!!
Suja says
very yummy Briyani! Love it!
Joanne T Ferguson says
This looks delicious Swathi! Pinned and shared and hop to see you on Saturday!
Rafeeda says
This sounds like a nice one-pot meal... got to try! Bookmarked...
Indu Srinivasan says
delicious biryani swati.
veena says
perfect one pot meal .. Yummy flavours
shobha says
Biriyani looks delicious and spicy..I make it often .. such a healthy one pot meal.
Sundari says
Yummy biryani!! love the flavours!!
Sona says
I love one pot meals.. this biriyani looks very interesting and delicious.. will give a try soon.
Gourmet Getaways says
Ohh nice...love the colours and flavours!
Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx
Subha says
Very tempting clicks Swathi..I will try this too and the addition of coconut milk makes it really rich and more tastier..
Nalini Somayaji says
droll worthy. fantastic detailed delicious Kaikari biriyani,,..Must try biriyani..Swathi...
PIYALI says
Truly festive. Loved it in all its hues. Loved the flavours. The perfect veg Biryani to celebrate Eid.