Biranji Anna
Biranji Anna is a very unique Basmati flavored rice prepared with butter, garlic and a few spices.
Servings 2
Calories 514kcal
Ingredients
- 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
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
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg