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Egg Biryani Recipe

Egg Biryani Recipe

Michelle Kim
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Egg Biryani, a popular Indian dish made with boiled eggs, basmati rice, and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Deep pan For cooking the biryani
  • 1 Rice cooker For cooking the rice

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Boiled eggs Peeled
  • 2 cups Basmati rice Rinsed and soaked
  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • 1 cup Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 cup Tomato puree Freshly prepared
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • to taste Salt
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt Whisked
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Coriander leaves Chopped
  • 2 tbsp Mint leaves Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a deep pan, add sliced onions, and sauté until golden brown.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
  • Add tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and cook until oil separates.
  • Add yogurt, garam masala, and salt, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add boiled eggs, mix gently, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add soaked and drained basmati rice and mix well.
  • Add water, bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and cook until the rice is done and water is absorbed.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander and mint leaves.
  • Serve hot with raita or a green chutney.

Notes

For a spicier version, you can add more red chili powder or green chilies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 35000IUVitamin C: 8.3mgCalcium: 1000mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword Aromatic, Biryani, Egg Biryani, Flavorful, Spiced Rice
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