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    Home » One pot meals

    Vegetable Brinji Rice

    Published: Sep 19, 2011 by Radhika · This post may contain affiliate links · 49 Comments

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    This one pot meal is a very flavorsome and a quick one to make if you have everything ready at hand that satisfies your hunger pangs . I had this in the party that I mentioned in this post. It immediately reminded me of the wedding lunches where all are served 1 or 2 big scoops of this rice as a part of the meal. This is an adaptation of my SIL’s recipe which I happen to like more than my own version. We prepared this mixed rice when I was in home town to attend a function and took it on our trip.

    This rice will be a bit heavy on your stomach as it is rich in coconut. Hence pair this rice with a simple raita or any chips of your preference. My boys loved this rice a lot and I hope you all do too.

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    Vegetable Brinji Rice
    You’ll need:
    Basmati Rice 2 cups
    Mixed Vegetables * 1-½ cups
    Onion 2
    Tomato 2
    Cinnamon 1 inch stick
    Star Anise 1
    Bay Leaf 1
    Shah Jeera ½ tsp
    Coconut Milk 3 cups
    Butter 1 tbsp
    Oil 2 tbsp
    * I used carrots, cauliflower, French beans, fresh peas and potatoes

    To be ground:

    Grated Coconut
    ¼ cup
    Cardamom
    2
    Cloves
    2
    Fennel Seeds
    ½ tsp
    Cumin Seeds
    ½ tsp
    Green Chillies
    10 - 12
    Ginger
    1 inch piece
    Garlic
    5 – 6 pods
    Coriander Leaves
    ½ bunch
    Mint Leaves
    ½ cup
    Grind all the above in a mixie using little water to a fine paste.

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    Method:

    Soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain and reserve the water separately.
    Heat a pan with butter. Add Shah jeera, when it splutters add the basmati rice and sauté over low flame so that all the grains gets well coated with butter. Use a wooden spatula to avoid breaking of rice. I made this rice in Automatic Electric Cooker but you can also do the same in a pressure cooker.
    Heat oil and add star anise and bay leaf. Sauté for a min or till the aroma arises. Now add the onions cut into juliennes and sauté till it turns pink.
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    Now add the ground paste and sauté till a good aroma arises and the raw smell goes off. Stir it continuously to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan. Now add the tomatoes, salt and cook till the tomato breaks.
    Add the vegetables and sauté for 2 more minutes. Add the sautéed basmati rice, coconut milk, reserved water and extra water so that it measures to a total of 4 cups. Give it a good mix so that all gets mixed thoroughly.
    Once it gets cooked the switch will automatically trip to “warm” mode. Mix it in between twice to avoid the vegetables settling down at the bottom of the pan. If pressure cooking, cook for 1 whistle and simmer for 5 minutes and switch off the stove.
    You will see that the rice is still moist but not to worry give it 10 minutes standing time and every thing will get set. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with Raita.
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    For Raita:

    You’ll need:

    Onion 1
    Tomato 1
    Carrot 1
    Green Chillies 1
    Fresh Curd 1 cup
    Coriander leaves 2 tbsp
    Salt to taste

    Method:
    Chop the onion, tomatoes, green chillies, coriander leaves finely. Grate the carrots. Add salt and mix well. Mix fresh curds and stir well. You can also refrigerate this till you serve.

    Notes:

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    This brinji rice will taste well with Seeraga samba rice too.
    You can skip the sautéing of the rice and add it straight away after soaking it.

    This is off to Akheela’s Food Palette Series ~ Rainbow Colors

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    Comments

    1. dhana

      October 09, 2012 at 2:53 pm

      VERY NICE TASTE

      Reply
    2. Eddel29

      November 07, 2011 at 2:33 pm

      This one I definitely need to bookmark & try it out soon!!! nice presentation, really tempting!

      Reply
    3. Priya's Feast

      September 30, 2011 at 5:46 pm

      wow..this is my fav too...my mom makes it in simple way sans vegetable and the grinding stuff

      Reply
    4. munchmunchcrunchcrunch

      September 21, 2011 at 9:18 am

      looks delicious...a yummy party food...i made this recently for my son's bday party...but did it differently..guess yours will have a different flavor with the addition of coconut milk

      Reply
    5. divya

      September 21, 2011 at 3:10 am

      looks to yummy and tempting.

      Reply
    6. San

      September 20, 2011 at 11:39 pm

      A satisfying and a heavy brinji. Pics are kewl and it's like a one pot meal. A definite crowd pleaser too.

      Reply
    7. Prathima Shivraj

      September 20, 2011 at 7:20 pm

      Brinji rice looks fantastic and flavorful.

      Reply
    8. Tina

      September 20, 2011 at 7:03 pm

      lovely clicks nd rice..

      Reply
    9. ANU

      September 20, 2011 at 5:49 pm

      love the combination of mixed rice and raita always!

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    10. Prathima Rao

      September 20, 2011 at 4:12 pm

      This makes for a nice & filling & flavorsome meal!!! Ideal for entertaining too..Sure to be a hit at dinner parties...:) Coconut milk gives it a a richer flavor..Bookmarking this,,,,
      Prathima Rao
      Prats Corner

      Reply
    11. Shanthi

      September 20, 2011 at 1:40 pm

      Looks tempting and slurp.., can I come to ur home?

      Reply
    12. Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover)

      September 20, 2011 at 12:11 pm

      This look tempting!

      Reply
    13. Vardhini

      September 20, 2011 at 10:10 am

      I am all for one pot meals. Looks yummy Radhika.

      Vardhini
      Zesty Palette

      Reply
    14. Kalyani

      September 20, 2011 at 9:52 am

      Liked the new template Radhika ! and this dish looks good !

      Cheers
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      Reply
    15. Reshmi Mahesh

      September 20, 2011 at 9:00 am

      Rice looks very tempting...Hey new look is very beautiful...
      I have shared few awards...pls come and collect it from my space..:)

      Reply
    16. Amina

      September 20, 2011 at 8:18 am

      Rice looks yummy and the green colour looks awesome... Bookmarking it...

      Reply
    17. MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!.

      September 20, 2011 at 6:46 am

      This luks Yumm and all set to go with raita.Superb recipe.Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    18. Torviewtoronto

      September 20, 2011 at 4:59 am

      thank you for linking this delicious looking colourful rice

      Reply
    19. soujanya

      September 20, 2011 at 4:31 am

      wonderful flavourful rice...pics look grt!!

      Reply
    20. Uma

      September 20, 2011 at 4:29 am

      Looks very rich and reminds of the sunday special lunch. :-p Delicious.

      Cheers,
      Uma

      Reply
    21. Now Serving

      September 20, 2011 at 4:15 am

      Wow that looks SO yum!

      Reply
    22. Sumee

      September 20, 2011 at 3:36 am

      Perfect combination of food.. Yumm.

      Reply
    23. Sobha Shyam

      September 20, 2011 at 1:42 am

      the new look of ur space is good..rice looks simply superb, delicious n flavourful..

      Reply
    24. Suja

      September 20, 2011 at 12:54 am

      Wow this looks lovely,flavorful rice

      Reply
    25. Nitha

      September 19, 2011 at 11:49 pm

      delicious one pot meal..

      Reply
    26. Pushpa

      September 19, 2011 at 11:42 pm

      I make them similarly too and love them as well.

      Reply
    27. schmetterlingwords

      September 19, 2011 at 11:14 pm

      An aromtic flavourful rice. Sure to satisfy the hunger and the taste buds with the coconut in it 🙂

      Reply
    28. Ammu's

      September 19, 2011 at 10:19 pm

      Delicious... I'm just imagining the yummy flavors of it 🙂

      Reply
    29. Alpana

      September 19, 2011 at 10:15 pm

      Awesome one pot meal........Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    30. Hamaree Rasoi

      September 19, 2011 at 9:58 pm

      Wonderful looking rice. Delicious preparation. Awesome color.

      Deepa
      Hamaree Rasoi

      Reply
    31. Archana

      September 19, 2011 at 9:37 pm

      Is this your new look blog?Looks great! This seems interesting. Tempted to try it on my guests.
      Do check out my event and send me your entries.

      Reply
    32. Nalini's Kitchen

      September 19, 2011 at 8:48 pm

      Perfect combo for lunch.

      Reply
    33. Priya

      September 19, 2011 at 8:15 pm

      Love this falvourful rice, simply inviting..

      Reply
    34. Krithi's Kitchen

      September 19, 2011 at 7:53 pm

      Rich and satisfying rice.. loving it!!
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      Event: Serve It - Steamed

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    35. Biny Anoop

      September 19, 2011 at 7:18 pm

      wo w awesome.....can i join.....

      Reply
    36. Roshna Feroz

      September 19, 2011 at 7:07 pm

      Mouth watering recipe yaar....xcellent presentation!!!!
      Raita s very thick and colourful tooo.....
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      http://roshusworldoftastes.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    37. Anushruti | Divine Taste

      September 19, 2011 at 6:53 pm

      I love rice preparations! Great job with this!

      Reply
    38. Hyma

      September 19, 2011 at 6:52 pm

      truly heavy recipe...do u need to use coconut for grinding even if u add 3 cups of coconut milk! jus one more, why do u use the reserve water of the rice...does it add to flavour?! i hv never used...and wld like to know how it helps:-)!

      Reply
    39. jeyashrisuresh

      September 19, 2011 at 6:44 pm

      this biryani really tempts me badly as it is my dinner time. flavourful biryani and a perfect raitha to pair with that

      Reply
    40. GEETHA ACHAL

      September 19, 2011 at 6:12 pm

      Very tempting and yummy brinji rice...My mom used to make this for our lunch box....

      Reply
    41. RAKS KITCHEN

      September 19, 2011 at 6:06 pm

      Wish I have this now for dinner,the name itself tempts me a lot!

      Reply
    42. Ramya

      September 19, 2011 at 5:50 pm

      That is one flavorful rice. I wud love to have it with that yummy raita of yours:-)

      Reply
    43. Priti

      September 19, 2011 at 5:38 pm

      Looks so yum ..perfect with that raitha ...

      Reply
    44. Nandini

      September 19, 2011 at 4:51 pm

      Wow! I'd love to taste this! Very lovely!

      Reply
    45. Kaveri

      September 19, 2011 at 4:49 pm

      Brinji rice looks very yum Radhika..btw, today I also posted a my SIL's recipe.

      Reply
    46. Neethu

      September 19, 2011 at 4:46 pm

      That green color on the rice looks so nice.. need ot try soemtime for sure 🙂

      Reply
    47. Anonymous

      September 19, 2011 at 4:30 pm

      Love this rice. Salad is looking very colorful and thick too. Btw, tried your garlic & shallots puliodharai. Came out very well. Thanks to you and keep blogging.

      Reply
    48. Prathibha

      September 19, 2011 at 4:20 pm

      rice looks really delicious,my kind of meal this kind rice/pulav wid raitha n chips..yummy

      Reply

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