Egg Biryani

Egg biryani is a Hyderabadi food prepared with boiled eggs, spices and basmati rice.

Egg Biryani

Recipe Servings	:	4
Recipe Cook Time	:	40 minutes
Preparation Time	:	30 minutes
Category	:	Non-Veg, Medium, Main course
Recipe Rating	:

Tags: Rice, Egg

Ingredients

Eggs :- 6, boiled , peeled and halved

Basmati rice :- 2 cups soaked and drained

Oil :- 2 tbsp

Ghee :- 1 tsp

Cinnamon :- 1 inch stick

Green cardamoms :- 2

Cloves :- 3

Bay Leaf :- 1

Star anise :- 1

Onion :- 2 medium,,sliced

Ginger Garlic paste :- 2 tsp

Tomatoes :- 2 medium, chopped

Fresh coriander leaves :- 2 tbsp

Fresh mint leaves :- 2 tsp

Red chilli powder :- 1 tsp

Turmeric powder :- 1/4 tsp

Biryani Masala - 2 tsp

Salt to taste

Methods

Heat the oil in a deep pan.Add the cinnamon, cardamoms, bay leaf, star anise and cloves and sauté for one minute.

Now add onion and sauté till soft. Add the ginger and garlic paste and sauté till fragrant.

Add the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder and sauté for a few seconds.

Put rice coriander leaves, mint leaves, biryani masala powder and salt and mix well.

Now add 3 cups of water and ghee.

Cover and cook over high heat for 3-4 minutes.

Lower heat and continue to cook for ten minutes, or till the rice is done and all the moisture has been absorbed.

Transfer the biryani to a platter, garnish with boiled eggs.

Serve hot with raita.