Beary Erachi Pathiri
A festive Beary preparation of thin rice flour pathiri layered with a spiced minced meat (erachi) filling and pressed together — steamed or pan-cooked until the layers meld. A wedding and Eid showpiece that combines the everyday pathiri with a rich meat stuffing.
Cuisines
Beary
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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200 grams | Mutton , boneless |
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1 cup | Basmati rice |
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1 cup | Coconut Milk , thick |
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1 | Onion , finely sliced |
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2 tablespoons | Ghee |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 | Cinnamon stick |
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2 | Clove |
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2 | Cardamom Pod |
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1 | Bay Leaf |
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Salt | To taste |
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Water | A Needed |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.
- 2 In a pressure cooker, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee and add cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and bay leaf.
- 3 Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 4 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add mutton pieces and sauté on high heat until they are browned.
- 6 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 7 Add enough water to cover the mutton and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the mutton is tender.
- 8 In a separate pan, heat the remaining ghee and add the soaked rice. Sauté for a couple of minutes.
- 9 Add the cooked mutton along with its gravy to the rice.
- 10 Pour in the coconut milk and add additional water as needed to cook the rice.
- 11 Add the slit green chili and garam masala. Stir gently.
- 12 Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is fully cooked and all the liquid is absorbed.
- 13 Serve hot with a side of raita or salad.
Tips
For extra flavour, use whole spices in the oil first.