Egg Biryani Recipe

Name: Egg Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 6 eggs, hard boiled, peeled and halved; 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, soaked and drained; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 2 green cardamoms; 3 cloves; 2 medium onions, sliced; 1 teaspoon ginger paste; 1 teaspoon garlic paste; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 5 -8 fresh mint leaves, torn; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 teaspoon ghee; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

6 eggs, hard boiled, peeled and halved
1 1/2 cups basmati rice, soaked and drained
2 tablespoons oil
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 green cardamoms
3 cloves
2 medium onions, sliced
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
5 -8 fresh mint leaves, torn
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon ghee
salt, to taste

1
Heat the oil in a deep pan. Add the cinnamon, cardamoms and cloves and saute for one minute.
2
Add the onions and saute till soft.
3
Add the ginger paste and garlic paste and saute till fragrant.
4
Add the tomatoes and saute for two minutes.
5
Add the cilantro and mint leaves and continue to saute for two minutes longer.
6
Add the cayenne and turmeric and saute for a few seconds.
7
Add the coconut milk, two-and-a-half cups of water and salt. When the water comes to a boil, add the rice and ghee and mix well.
8
Cover and cook over high heat for five minutes. Lower heat and continue to cook for ten minutes, or till the rice is done and all the moisture has been absorbed.
9
Transfer the biryani to a platter, garnish with boiled eggs and serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 eggs, hard boiled, peeled and halved, 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, soaked and drained, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 inch cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Egg Biryani falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Egg Biryani

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