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Egg Biryani

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Egg Biryani is a wholesome meal where boiled eggs are cooked along with Basmati rice and some masala’s to make a protein rich meal.

Eggs have high quality protein and are rich source of Vitamin D which helps to protect bones. They are filling and when enjoyed for breakfast may help with weight management, as they have high protein content which helps us to feel fuller for longer. 

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Egg Biryani, which is a combination of Rice, Egg and masala made from Onion, Tomatoes make it a complete healthy and nutritious meal. Rice has the ability to provide instant energy. By experience I have seen that the flavour of any Biryani is enhanced after a few hours or next day. 


The same biryani taste better the next day, so I generally cook this a day prior or in the morning If I need it for dinner. Generally in Egg Biryani one adds the egg whole or just boiled, What I do different is I first cut into half and shallow fry it with some spices so that the egg gets the flavor and taste or else they are bland.

I also add some fried onion’s which add to the taste. I then almost follow the same recipe I use for chicken/mutton recipe which I cook for my husband. I assume it’s close to the taste of non-veg biryani, but with egg. (Assume because I do not know the taste of non-veg as I do not eat.) One can replace egg with paneer and vegetables too, need to give it a try soon. 


Few more Biryani Recipes on my blog


So here goes the recipe of Egg Biryani

Ingredients


Serves 4-5 people  

  • 6 Boiled Eggs cut into half lengthwise
  • 1.5 – 2 Cups Rice (Basmati or Long grain preferred)
  • 2 Large Onions finely chopped
  • 1 Large Onion sliced thinly lengthwise
  • 2-3 Medium tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder (or as per taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric (Haldi)
  • 2-3 Big Bay Leaves (Tejpatta), if smaller add 5-6
  • 6-7 Cloves (long)
  • 1 Big Cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
  • 1 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera )
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 2 tablespoon Oil for Shallow frying
  • Oil for frying the onions
  • 3-4 whole Black pepper (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons of broken Cashews
  • 1/2 cup of finely chopped coriander
  • Mixture of :
    • 2 tablespoons Milk
    • A pinch of Saffron strands
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder (optional)
    • salt to taste
    • 1/2 cup water

Preparation

  1. Wash and soak the rice for half to one hour
  2. Soak the saffron strands in the milk.
  3. Add enough water (to cook the rice) in a pot. Add 1 teaspoon Jeera, 2-3 Cloves (Long), 1 Bay Leaves (Tejpatta), and 3-4 Black pepper (This will make it spicy, but it’s optional) and let it boil. Once it starts boiling put  the rice in it and let it cook. Do not cook the rice completely. Let it cook 80-90 percent, as it will cook full when we assemble the biryani.
  4. Or Alternatively you can cook the rice in microwave for 15 minutes or depending upon your microwave settings. We want the rice to cook 80-90 percent only.
  5. Once half cooked drain the water using a strainer, and immediately add 1  tablespoon of ghee into it and lightly mix it. (Do this very gently as we do not want to break the rice). Ghee adds to the flavor and taste.
  6. In another pan heat the oil for frying. Fry the thinly sliced lengthwise onions in it until dark red in color. It almost looks as if it has overcooked or over fried. But we want that. Remove it on a tissue paper.
  7. Quickly fry the cashews. Just put in hot oil and remove immediately. This will give them a nice golden color and make them a little more crunchy. Remove it on a tissue paper.
  8. In another pan or you can use the same pan, just take 2 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is heated add 1/2 teaspoon of hing, 1 teaspoon of Red Chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon of Haldi. and layer the eggs and let it cook for 5 minutes. Turn and again let it cook for 5 minutes. Remove it on a tissue paper.
  9. In the same add 1/2 teaspoon hing, 1 teaspoon Jeera, 2-3 Tej Patta, 3-4 Long, 1 Badi Elaichi and add onion. Once the onion is translucent add the tomatoes and finely chopped corainder. Add about 1/4 teaspoon of haldi, salt to taste(only for the masala) in it and Red Mirchi if required. Let the masala cook for 5-6 minutes.
  10. In a Medium sized heavy bottom pan, first layer the masala, (If possible put the bay leaves at the bottom) this helps in not burning the biryani. Then arrange 5-6 pieces of egg, then put a layer of Rice, then the fried onion and Kaju pieces and then sprinkle around 1/3 (if 3 layers) or 1/2 if (2 layers) of the saffron, salt and water mixture evenly.
  11. Repeat the above process for the other layers. One can make 2 or 3 layers.
  12. Yummy Biryani is ready.


Update

Updated on 26-Jun-2018 with new pics (some old still there) and content.

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preeti garg

Tuesday 7th of August 2018

Biryani looks so delicious and tasty.

Chef Mireille

Tuesday 10th of July 2018

although I eat eggs as is in omelettes quiche or frittata I am yet to embrace them in curries or biryani - though it does look so tasty

Sapana Behl

Saturday 7th of July 2018

Egg biryani looks very inviting and you new pictures are beautiful Renu.

Ritu Tangri

Monday 2nd of July 2018

Loved the color of eggs. Though i rarely use eggs in my cooking, but this one is tempting me to try it

Gayathri Kumar

Monday 2nd of July 2018

I like the idea of frying the egg for better flavour. The biryani looks really flavourful Renu..