Erachi Choru
A one-pot rice dish where rice is cooked along with marinated meat and spices, offering a hearty and flavorful meal.
Cuisines
Malabar
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Basmati rice |
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250 grams | Mutton , cut into small pieces |
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1 large | Onion , thinly sliced |
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2 tablespoons | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 cup | Coconut Milk , thick |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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1 stick | Cinnamon |
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3 | Clove |
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3 | Cardamom Pod |
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1 handful | Cilantro , chopped |
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1 handful | Mint , chopped |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 cups | Water |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes, then drain.
- 2 Heat coconut oil in a large pan and add cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom pods.
- 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, sauté for 2 minutes.
- 5 Add mutton pieces and cook until they are browned.
- 6 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- 7 Add water and coconut milk, bring to a simmer, and cook until the mutton is tender.
- 8 Add the drained rice to the pan, mix well, and adjust salt if necessary.
- 9 Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- 10 Sprinkle garam masala, chopped coriander, and mint leaves. Mix gently.
- 11 Serve hot with raita or pickle.
Tips
For extra flavour, use whole spices in the oil first.