Egg Biryani Recipe

Egg Biryani is a fragrant dish made with basmati rice, boiled eggs, and a blend of spices like cardamom, cloves, etc. The rice is layered with seasoned eggs, allowing them to absorb rich flavours, while crispy onions and fresh herbs like cilantro and mint add a vibrant touch. This dish is a comforting and flavourful staple in Indian cuisine.

Ingredients:

2 cups basmati rice.
3 ½ cups of water.
6 eggs.
1 onion (sliced)
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
2 green chilli (sliced)
3 cloves
2 diced tomatoes.
7 black pepper seeds
A handful of mint leaves (chopped)
2 Bay leaves
1 white cardamom
½ teaspoon lemon yellow food colour
2 green cardamom
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
3-5 cinnamon sticks (thin)
3 talespoos yoghurt
1 teaspoon cumin seeds.
4 tablespoons vegetable oil.
Salt to taste.
1 bunch chopped coriander leaves (dhania)

Preparation instructions.

1. Soak the rice in water for at least 15 minutes in a bowl.
2. Drain the water from rice and set aside.
3. Boil the eggs, add a little salt while boiling.
4. Peel boiled eggs and set aside.
5. Heat oil (3 tbsp.) in a pan.
6. Add cumin seeds, green and white cardamom, cinnamon sticks, cloves, black pepper and the bay leaves.
7. Fry for a minute. Reduce the heat.
8. Add onions mix well. Fry until onions turn into dark golden brown.
9. Take half of the fried onions in a bowl and set aside.
10. Add green chilli.
11. Add ginger and garlic paste close the lid and fry till the raw smell disappears.
12. Add sliced tomatoes mix well and wait until it turns little mushy.
13. Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well.
14. Add yoghurt mix well and wait a minute.
15. Add mint leaves and chopped coriander leaves, give a nice mix.
16. Before adding boiled and peeled egg into the mixture.
17. Take a fork dig the eggs at three different places and add into the mixture. Close the lid and let it fry for 5 minutes.
18. Pour water and adjust the salt.
19. Add rice to boiled water mix well, close the lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.
20. Open the lid give a mix, add fried onions and fresh mint leaves mix well till very little water is left.
21. Add lemon yellow food colour and water in a small bowl mix well and add into the rice. This is optional.
22. Close the lid and leave the rice mixture for 10 minutes.
23. The delicious egg biryani is ready to serve.
24. Garnish with lemon wedges, fried onions, fresh coriander and mint leaves.