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    Biranji Anna Recipe

    Aug 21, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Biranji Anna is a very unique Basmati flavored rice recipe prepared with butter, garlic, and a few spices in Instant Pot pressure cooker or stovetop. This dish originated in a city called Ranebennur in North Karnataka. Typically served along with Badanekayi yennegayi (Brinjal Curry).

    biranji anna served in a bowl topped with roasted cashews and cilantro

    Today I am going to share the easiest and tasty authentic biranji rice recipe. I got this biranji recipe from my Mom's friend Nirmala Aunty from Ranebennur. This dish is usually served in North Karnataka weddings or any other functions.

    This rice dish is typically prepared from butter, and dont reduce the quantity of butter if you are looking for authentic biranji anna. Typically Basmati Rice is used, but if you don't have, you can use sona masuri too. This also has lots of garlic in the recipe.

    I have posted many Karnataka-style recipes on this blog. So if you are looking for more recipes, then check my Mandakki usli, Veg Pulao, Maddur vada, Masala Peanuts Chaat, Nargis Mandakki, Girmit, Spicy Garlic Puffed Rice, Shenga Saaru (Peanut Sambar)

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    • How to Make Biranji Anna in Instant Pot
    • Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method
    • What to Serve with Biranji Rice?
    • Tips & Variations
    • More Instant Pot Rice Recipes
    • Biranji Anna

    How to Make Biranji Anna in Instant Pot

    Firstly, rinse and soak the basmati rice in water for at least 15 minutes.

    Blend the cinnamon, cardamom, and clove to a fine powder. Keep aside.

    Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add butter, and once it has melted, add garlic cloves, cashews, curry leaves, grated ginger, and green chilies. Saute for a minute or until garlic turns to light brown.

    step to add cashews garlic collage

    Then add the powdered cinnamon, cardamom, and clove (about one teaspoon) and saute for 15 seconds.

    Add basmati rice, salt, and water and give a stir. Adjust salt at this stage.

    step to add dry spices rice and water collage

    Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.

    Once the pot beeps, Wait for natural pressure release (NPR).

    Lastly, remove the lid from you, add coriander leaves, and grated dry coconut. Mix well.

    step to add dry coconut and cilantro collage

    Pressure Cooker Biranji Anna is ready. Serve hot with Badanekayi yennegayi.

    biranji anna in instant pot insert

    Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method

    • Heat butter in a pressure cooker on medium heat, and once it has melted, add garlic cloves, cashews, curry leaves, grated ginger, and green chilies. Saute for a minute or until garlic turns light brown.
    • Then add the powdered cinnamon, cardamom, and clove (about 1 teaspoon).
    • Add basmati rice, salt, and water, and give a stir. Adjust salt at this stage.
    • Close the lid of the cooker, Pressure cook it for 2 whistles on medium heat.
    • When the rice cools, add coriander leaves and grated dry coconut. Mix well.
    • Biranji Anna is ready, Serve hot with Badanekayi yennegayi.

    What to Serve with Biranji Rice?

    Serve Biranji rice with Badanekayi yennegayi, or with any kurma on the side.

    Tips & Variations

    1. The aroma and texture of the rice are purely based on the quality of basmati rice. If you don't have Basmati rice, then use regular sona masuri rice.
    2. Authentic Biranji anna is only made with butter, so do not replace it with ghee or oil. Homemade Butter tastes, even more, better for this recipe.

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    Biranji Anna served in a bowl garnished with cashews and cilantro

    Biranji Anna

    Bhavana Patil
    Biranji Anna is a very unique Basmati flavored rice prepared with butter, garlic and a few spices.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Servings: 2
    Calories : 514
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian, North Karnataka
    Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
    Prep Time : 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time : 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time : 20 minutes minutes

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
    • Stovetop Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    Measuring cup used 1 cup = 240 ml

    • 1 cup basmati rice
    • ¼ cup butter
    • 1 stalk curry leaves
    • 8 large garlic cloves (about ¼ cup)
    • 3 green chilies finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon ginger grated 
    • 10 cashewnuts
    • 1.5 cups water
    • salt to taste
    • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves
    • ¼ cup grated dry coconut optional but recommended

    TO GRIND:

    • 1 inch cinnamon
    • 3 cloves
    • 2 cardamom

    Instructions
     

    • Firstly, rinse and soak the basmati rice in water for at least 15 minutes.
    • Blend the cinnamon, cardamom, and clove to a fine powder. Keep aside.

    Instant Pot Method:

    • Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add butter, and once it has melted, add garlic cloves, cashews, curry leaves, grated ginger, and green chilies. Saute for a minute or until garlic turns to light brown.
    • Then add the powdered cinnamon, cardamom, and clove (about one teaspoon) and saute for 15 seconds.
    • Add basmati rice, salt, and water and give a stir. Adjust salt at this stage.
    • Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
    • Once the pot beeps, Wait for natural pressure release (NPR).
    • Lastly, remove the lid from you, add coriander leaves, and grated dry coconut. Mix well.
    • Biranji Anna is ready. Serve hot with Badanekayi yennegayi.

    Stovetop Pressure Cooker:

    • Heat butter in a pressure cooker on medium heat and once it has melted add garlic cloves, cashews, curry leaves, grated ginger, and green chilies. Saute for a minute or until garlic turns to light brown.
    • Then add the powdered cinnamon, cardamom and clove (about 1 teaspoon).
    • Add basmati rice, salt, and water and give a stir. Adjust salt at this stage.
    • Close the lid of the cooker, Pressure cook it for 2 whistles on medium heat
    • When it is cooled, add coriander leaves and grated dry coconut. Mix well.
    • Biranji Anna is ready, Serve hot with Badanekayi yennegayi.

    Notes

    Tips & Variations

    1. The aroma and texture of the rice are purely based on the quality of basmati rice. If you don't have Basmati rice then use regular sona masuri rice.
    2. Authentic Biranji anna is only made with butter, so do not replace it with ghee or oil. Homemade Butter tastes, even more, better for this recipe.
     
    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 11gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 278mgPotassium: 336mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 117IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword biranji anna, instant pot, pressure cooker recipe, ranebennuru, under 30 minutes
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