Biranji Anna is a very unique Basmati flavored rice prepared with butter, garlic and few spices.This dish originated from a city called Ranebennur from North Karnataka.This dish is typically served along with Badanekayi yennegayi (Brinjal Curry).
Today i am going to share easiest and tasty authentic biranji rice.I got this recipe from my Mom’s friend Nirmala Aunty who is from Rannebennur.This dish is usually served in North Karnataka weddings or any other functions.
This rice dish is typically prepared from butter and do not reduce the quantity of butter if you are looking for authentic biranji anna.Typically Basmati Rice is used but if you dont have you can use sona masuri too.This also has lots of garlic in the recipe.
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WHAT TO SERVE WITH BIRANJI RICE?
BIRANJI RICE is typically served with Badanekayi yennegayi but it can also be served with any kurma.
HOW TO MAKE BIRANJI ANNA IN INSTANT POT STEP BY STEP
Rinse and soak the basmati rice in water for atleast 15 minutes.
In a blender powder 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 chillies.Saute for a minute or until garlic turns to light brown.
Then add the powdered cinnamon ,cardamom and clove (about 1 teaspoon) and saute for 15 seconds.
Add Basmati Rice, salt and water and give a stir .Adjust salt at this stage.
Press CANCEL button on Instant Pot.Close the lid on the pot, and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.
Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 5 minutes.Wait for natural pressure release (NPR).
Remove lid away from you, add coriander leaves and grated dry coconut .Mix well.
Biranji Anna is ready ,Serve hot with Badanekayi yennegayi.
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Biranji Anna is a very unique Basmati flavored rice prepared with butter, garlic and few spices
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 stalk Curry leaves
- 8 large Garlic cloves (about 1/4 cup)
- 3 Green Chillies, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated Ginger
- 10 Cashewnuts
- 1.5 cups water
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves
- 1/4 cup grated dry coconut , optional but recommended
Rinse and soak the basmati rice in water for atleast 15 minutes.
In a blender powder 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 chillies.Saute for a minute or until garlic turns to light brown.
Then add the powdered cinnamon ,cardamom and clove (about 1 teaspoon) and saute for 15 seconds.
Add Basmati Rice, salt and water and give a stir .Adjust salt at this stage.
Press CANCEL button on Instant Pot.Close the lid on the pot, and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.
Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 5 minutes.Wait for natural pressure release (NPR).
Remove lid away from you, add coriander leaves and grated dry coconut .Mix well.
Biranji Anna is ready ,Serve hot with Badanekayi yennegayi.
Heat butter in a pressure cooker on medium heat and once it has melted add garlic cloves ,cashews ,curry leaves, grated ginger and green chillies.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.
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