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Egg Biryani

Cultural Context

Egg Biryani, a beloved dish in Indian cuisine, showcases the rich culinary traditions of the subcontinent. It often features in festive meals and family gatherings, where layers of spiced rice and eggs create a delightful harmony of flavors. Variations abound across regions, with each adding its own twist, making it a versatile and cherished dish enjoyed worldwide.

IndianINmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 and 1/2 cups long grain basmati rice
5 large onions
2 and 1/2 cups water
salt
turmeric
1 teaspoon biryani masala
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
2 tablespoons cooking oil
bay leaves
4 cardamom pods
cumin seeds
1 star anise
1 tablespoon and a half cooking oil for sauce
1 medium diced onion for sauce
1 dam-sized ginger
6 cloves of garlic
3 medium sized tomatoes
yellow food color
green food color (optional)
fried onions
coriander

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while long-grain rice is more economical.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat, while buttermilk is a budget-friendly alternative.

biryani masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: curry powder

A homemade mix can be healthier and tailored to taste, while curry powder is often less expensive.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color at a fraction of the cost, though it lacks saffron's unique flavor.

1

Place a pan over medium flame and add enough cooking oil to deep fry the onions.

2

In a small pot over medium flame, add 2 and 1/2 cups of water and carefully drop in the eggs to boil for around 10 minutes.

3

Check if the cooking oil is ready by dropping in some onions; if it bubbles, the oil is ready.

4

Cut 5 large onions into half moons and drop them into the hot oil, reducing the flames to medium.

5

Fry the onions for around 1 to 3 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown, checking frequently to avoid burning.

6

Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water with the eggs to help with peeling later.

7

Once the onions are golden brown, use a skimmer to transfer them to a plate lined with kitchen paper towel to drain excess oil.

8

Use a heavy-bottomed pot for cooking rice; place it over medium flame and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.

9

Toast the spices: add bay leaf, 4 cardamom pods, and cumin seeds, tossing for around 30 seconds until aromatic.

10

Add 1 and 1/2 cups of washed and soaked basmati rice to the pot and toast for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

11

Add salt (1 teaspoon) and 3 cups of water to the pot, stirring in the rice and spices.

12

Once the eggs are boiled, transfer them to cold water to cool down.

13

In another pan over medium flame, add 1 tablespoon and a half of cooking oil and 1 medium diced onion for the sauce; sauté for around 1 minute until golden brown.

14

Add a teaspoon of water to two bowls and mix in yellow food color in one and green food color in the other (optional).

15

Check on the onions and ensure they are crispy; once the water has evaporated from the rice, add in fried onions and reduce the flames to low.

16

Simmer the rice for 5 minutes.

17

Add 1 dam-sized ginger and 6 cloves of garlic to the sauce, cooking for 30 to 45 seconds until aromatic.

18

Blend 3 medium-sized tomatoes until smooth and add them to the sauce, along with a splash of water to clear the blender.

19

Simmer the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes, adding 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon biryani masala, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder, stirring for 30 seconds.

20

Peel the boiled eggs, which should be easy due to the added salt.

21

After 5 minutes, check the rice; add yellow and green food color, cover, and let sit for 2 minutes.

22

After 2 minutes, fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with coriander.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéinglayeringsteaming

Equipment Needed

pansmall potheavy-bottomed potskimmerplatekitchen paper towelblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

Anda BiryaniEgg Pulao

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