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    Tamil Nadu -- Chettinad Vegetable Biryani

    Published: Apr 26, 2014 · Modified: Jun 13, 2020 by Pavani · 19 Comments

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    Blogging Marathon# 39 - Indian States: Day 26
    State: Tamil Nadu
    Dish: Chettinad Vegetable Biryani

    We are coming all the way south of India to Tamil Nadu. Capital of Tamil Nadu is Chennai, formerly known as Madras. For most of the North Indians, people from the south are all Madrasis. I have been called that quite a few times in my own life. So the point is, it is the most famous South Indian state. It is most known for its monumental ancient Hindu temples and classical dance form Bharata Natyam.

    We visited the famous temples in Tamil Nadu and I've been to Chennai to present a paper during my graduation. Food wise there is hardly anything to go wrong in Tamil Nadu with fluffy idlis, crispy dosas and other delicious South Indian dishes being sold at both 5 star restaurants and at road side stalls.

    Tamil Cuisine is rice based and forms the major portion of their diet. Their are regional sub-varieties in Tamil cuisine, like Chettinadu, Kongunadu, Madurai, Tirunalveli and so on.

    Specialties: Idli, Dosai, Uthappam, Filter Coffee, Kootu, Sambar etc.,

    Chettinad Biryani

    Today's Dish: Initially I was planning to make 'Kachipuram Idli' today, but then changed my mind and started searching for some Chettinad recipes. The Chettiar community, who is the majority in this region, are a very successful trading community. Chettinad cuisine is one of the spiciest and the most aromatic in India. It is famous for its use of variety of spices used mainly in non-vegetarian food. The dishes are hot and pungent with fresh ground masalas, and topped with a boiled egg that is usually considered essential part of a meal.

    Chettinad Biryani

    After looking through a number of dishes and knowing my love for biryanis, I finally decided to make this Chettinad style Vegetarian Biryani. It was spicy, flavorful and delicious. I served it with some onion raita (yogurt, finely chopped onions, pinch of salt) and some mango juice.

    Chettinad Biryani

    Recipe adapted from Vegetable Platter:

    Chettinad Biryani

    Chettinad Vegetable Biryani

    Chettinad style Vegetarian Biryani -- spicy, flavorful and delicious dish.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 30 mins
    Cook Time: 45 mins
    Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: tamil
    Servings: 23 cup

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Basmati Rice
    • 1 Onion - large, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup Tomato puree
    • 1 Potato - medium, peeled and chopped
    • 1 Carrot - medium, peeled and cut into long sticks
    • ½ cup Green beans - chopped
    • ½ cup Cauliflower - cut into florets
    • 1 Pepper Green - small, chopped
    • ½ cup Green Peas
    • 2 chilies Green - slit (add more if you like it spicy)
    • 2 Bay leaves
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • ½ tsp Turmeric
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala
    • to taste Salt
    • ¼ cup Onions Fried - homemade or storebought
    • 3 tbsps Mint leaves - finely chopped
    • 2 tbsps Cilantro leaves - finely chopped

    For the masala/ spice paste:

    • 1 Red Onion - small, chopped
    • 2 tbsp Coconut Grated
    • 2 Ginger " - piece, grated
    • 3 ~ 4 cloves Garlic
    • 5 ~ 6 red chili (adjust as per taste) Dry
    • 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
    • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
    • 2 tsp Fennel seeds
    • 1 Cinnamon " stick
    • 4 Cloves
    • 4 Black Peppercorns
    • 4 pods Cardamom

    Instructions

    • Prep the Rice: Rinse and soak the rice for at least 30 minutes. Then boil the rice in 4~5 cups of water along with salt, 1 bay leaf, 3 cloves, 3 cardamom pods and 1" cinnamon stick. Cook until the rice is 70% cooked, about 8~10 minutes. Drain the water and set it aside to cool.
    • Make the Masala/ Spice Paste: Heat 2tsp il in a pan; add the ingredients under 'Masala' except for coconut. Cook until the spices are nicely toasted and smell fragrant. Cool slightly and grind into a smooth paste along with coconut and little water.
    • Make the Vegetable Curry: Heat 2tbsp oil and 1tbsp ghee; add bay leaf, cumin seeds and cook till seeds start to splutter. Add the onions and green chilies, cook till the onions are slightly browned around the edges.
    • Add the veggies and cook covered until the veggies are tender. To speed up the process, veggies can be microwaved until tender and then added to the onions.
    • Add turmeric and the ground masala paste, mix well and cook for 3~4 minutes.
    • Add the tomato puree and cook for 4~5 minutes. Finally add salt and garam masala; mix well and turn off the heat.
    • Make the Biryani: In a heavy bottomed deep pan; add ⅓rd of the rice - followed by ½ of the curry; 2nd layer: ⅓rd of the rice and the remaining ½ of the curry; final layer: remaining rice - fried onion and chopped mint and cilantro. Cover tightly with the lid and cook for 10~15 minutes.
    • Serve hot with any raita.

    Notes

     
    Chettinad Biryani
     
     
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    1. The Pumpkin Farm

      April 26, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      Looks beautiful...the coconut addition is the major difference when compared to hyderabadi biryani, isn't it,

      Reply
    2. Priya Suresh

      April 26, 2014 at 3:04 pm

      Biryani, the word itself makes me hungry that too from Chettinad, cant resist to this beautiful and very tempting biryani..

      Reply
    3. vaishali sabnani

      April 27, 2014 at 5:07 am

      I have book marked the recipe...it has lots of ingredients so will come back and read and make..right now it will just pass off:))..seems to be a interesting recipe.

      Reply
    4. Varadas Kitchen

      April 27, 2014 at 4:38 pm

      That is really spicy! That quantity of cinnamon, peppercorn and cloves for 2-3 serving! Wow! It sure is one of the spiciest cuisine.

      Reply
    5. Nivedhanams Sowmya

      April 28, 2014 at 5:01 pm

      a very flavorful and aromatic Biriyani!! the coconut included in there would have been so yummm

      Reply
    6. Srivalli

      April 30, 2014 at 3:18 pm

      What a flavoursome briyani Pavani! the plate looks so yum..I am yet to make this cuisine style one, and I feel sad about it..now will have to make it soon..:)

      Reply
    7. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi

      May 01, 2014 at 8:45 pm

      Very flavorful and this is more or less similar to what my MIL makes.

      Reply
    8. Nalini's Kitchen

      May 06, 2014 at 7:45 pm

      Flavorful and absolutely delicious looking biriyani....

      Reply
    9. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      May 09, 2014 at 12:46 am

      What a flavorful Biriyani that is! Love all the spices that are used.

      Reply
    10. Usha Rao

      May 09, 2014 at 1:12 am

      Biryani turned out perfect. I love biryani and it is worth the time and effort spent preparing it.

      Reply
    11. Archana Potdar

      May 09, 2014 at 7:52 am

      My family loves biryani. I am bookmarking this one.

      Reply
    12. PJ

      May 10, 2014 at 5:24 pm

      Chettinad cuisine is known for its spiciness!This briyani looks so flavorful! Beautiful presentation Pavani 🙂

      Reply
    13. Manjula Bharath

      May 28, 2014 at 4:04 am

      omg thats an veru flavorful and scrumptious chettinadu style biryani 🙂 looks fantastic and i wud love to finish a plate full 🙂

      Reply
    14. Jayanthi Padmanabhan

      May 30, 2014 at 7:30 am

      wonderful choice.. love the flavourful biryani.. looks delicious

      Reply
    15. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      June 03, 2014 at 1:52 am

      what a flavorful biryani

      Reply
    16. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      June 03, 2014 at 1:52 am

      what a flavorful biryani

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    17. Priya Srinivasan

      June 13, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      Super delicious, something similar to hyderabadi dum, but with some different flavors!!!

      Reply
    18. Sapana Behl

      June 30, 2014 at 3:18 pm

      Biryani looks so flavorful ! Bookmarked....

      Reply
    19. Suma Gandlur

      August 03, 2014 at 2:43 am

      It must be a flavorful and yummy biryani.

      Reply

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