Egg Biryani — Easy & Authentic

Egg Biryani is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish made with aromatic spices and boiled eggs. This one-pot meal is perfect for lunch or dinner and is loved by all.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

🥦 Ingredients

Main ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 4 large eggs
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2-3 green chilies, slit
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 3-4 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 4-5 cloves
• 2-3 green cardamom pods
• 1 stick cinnamon
• Salt to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Step 1: Boil the eggs in water for about 10 minutes, then cool and peel them.
2. 2Step 2: In a large pot, heat oil or ghee and add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
3. 3Step 3: Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4Step 4: Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking for another 2 minutes.
5. 5Step 5: Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft, then add yogurt and mix well.
6. 6Step 6: Add salt, cilantro, and mint leaves, then mix in the boiled eggs gently.
7. 7Step 7: In a separate pot, cook the basmati rice with 4 cups of water until 70% done, then drain.
8. 8Step 8: Layer the partially cooked rice over the egg mixture in the pot, cover, and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
9. 9Step 9: Once done, fluff the biryani gently and serve hot with raita.

💡 Chef's Tips

• Use aged basmati rice for better texture.
• Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer green chilies.
• Garnish with fried onions for extra flavor.

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