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    Home » Blogging Marathon » Egg Biryani

    Egg Biryani

    Published: Jul 11, 2012 · Modified: Jun 13, 2020 by Pavani · Leave a Comment

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    My theme for week 2 of BM# 18 is Biryani/ Pulao. I probably make some kind of a rice dish at least once or twice a week. Fried rice or pulaos are great for a quick week night meal and are excellent when there are odds and ends of veggies lurking in the fridge.

    As I mentioned earlier, I consider myself a lazy cook and try to take short cuts when cooking which is a big reason why I don’t venture into making full-fledged biryanis (steps include marinating the veggies, par-cooking the rice, layering etc. etc..). But when I saw this recipe for Egg biryani in Anjum Anand’s New Indian cookbook, I had to try it right away. It does involve par-cooking the rice and making the masala separately and layering everything. I have to say I enjoyed making this dish and may be this is the beginning of my culinary adventures in biryani making.

    I ran out of basmati rice when I made this dish and ended up using sona masoori rice instead - not the best choice, so make sure you have a long grain rice on hand when making this dish.

    Egg Biryani

    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 30 mins
    Cook Time: 45 mins
    Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: north indian
    Servings: 4 serving

    Ingredients

    • 6 Eggs – boiled, peeled and halved lengthwise
    • 1½ cups Basmati Rice water – , rinsed and soaked in cold for 30 minutes
    • 2 1 1 Onion – medium, thinly sliced and chopped coarsely
    • 2 Tomatoes – medium (quartered)
    • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic + paste
    • 2 Bay leaves
    • 2 1 Cinnamon ” sticks
    • 6 pods Cardamom
    • 5 Cloves
    • ½ tsp Turmeric
    • 1 tsp chili powder Red (or as per taste)
    • 2 tsps Coriander Ground
    • 1 tsp Garam masala
    • 2 tbsps Yogurt
    • Cilantro – for garnish

    Instructions

    • Cook the rice: Heat 1bsp oil in a sauce pan, add 1 bay leaf, 2 cloves, 1” piece of cinnamon and 2 cardamom pods; cook until fragrant, add the drained rice and sauté until the rice is coated with the oil. Pour 5-6 cups of boiling water to the rice and cook for 5-6 minutes (8-9 minutes if not soaked) or until the rice is nearly done.
    • Fried Onions: Heat 2-3tbsp oil in a large saucepan, add the thinly sliced onion and cook until browned around the edges. Remove from the pan and set aside to use later.
    • Curry/ Spice Mixture: Grind the coarsely chopped onion, tomatoes and ginger+garlic into a smooth paste.
    • Heat 2tbsp oil in the pan; add the remaining whole spices and fry for 20 seconds. Add the ground onion paste with ¼ cup of water, salt and all the powdered masalas. Stir well to mix and cook on medium-high flame until the excess moisture has dried off, then reduce the heat and cook until the paste is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
    • Stir in the yogurt, mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Add more water if the mixture looks too dry.
    • Taste and adjust the seasoning, compensating for the bland eggs and rice.
    • To Assemble: In a medium saucepan, add half of the rice layer with most of the curry sauce and place the eggs on top, cut side up. Spoon over the remaining curry, scatter the fried onions and finish with the remaining rice.
    • Scatter 1tbsp butter randomly over the surface.
    • Cover tightly with the lid and cook on a low heat for 10 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and all the flavors have a chance to mingle.
    • Garnish with the chopped cilantro and serve with a raita of your choice.

    Notes

    Lets check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked up for BM# 18.
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    1. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      July 11, 2012 at 1:48 am

      totally new type of biryani to me - looks interesting

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    2. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      July 11, 2012 at 1:48 am

      totally new type of biryani to me - looks interesting

      Reply
    3. The Pumpkin Farm

      July 11, 2012 at 3:19 am

      looks so apptetizing....delicious

      Reply
    4. DivyaGCP

      July 11, 2012 at 3:43 am

      Delicious Biryani.. Love the clicks..Divya's Culinary JourneyShowcase- FUN IN THE SUNBake along challenge # 4 - Peanut Butter

      Reply
    5. sushma

      July 11, 2012 at 3:51 am

      Yummy biryani...

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    6. preeti garg

      July 11, 2012 at 4:36 am

      Awesome recipe

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    7. Priya Suresh

      July 11, 2012 at 5:49 am

      How tasty and inviting this briyani is, drooling here.

      Reply
    8. rekhas kitchen

      July 11, 2012 at 6:26 am

      I always like one pot meal any time this egg biriyani looks so wonderfull Pavani.

      Reply
    9. Kamalika

      July 11, 2012 at 8:07 am

      Looks yummy

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    10. Usha Rao

      July 11, 2012 at 4:11 pm

      I love biryani and rice varieties. However, at our home, biryani is always with meats although I make egg or vegetable biryani once in a while. With veggies, I usually make pulaos. I have that Anjum Anand's cook book too. Biryani looks super delicious!

      Reply
    11. Gayathri's Cook Spot

      July 11, 2012 at 5:07 pm

      Looks very nice...

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    12. Spandana

      July 11, 2012 at 5:44 pm

      This looks fabulous. I wonder why I never tried an egg biryani. After seeing this, I am really craving for some!

      Reply
    13. Cool Lassi(e)

      July 13, 2012 at 3:14 am

      Awesome looking egg biryani! Have I told you before that I dig you vessels.

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    14. Srivalli

      July 13, 2012 at 8:43 am

      Aw..I wonder why my comment didn't get through..I always enjoy seeing an egg biryani, though I don't eat it..I always want to know how one plates it..:)..has come out so well pavani..

      Reply
    15. Pavani

      July 15, 2012 at 8:15 pm

      Thank you CL and that little kadai is from India, but I'm sure you can find it on Oak Tree Rd, NJ.

      Reply
    16. Pavani

      July 15, 2012 at 8:16 pm

      Thank you Valli.

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