II Egg Biryani  II

Ingredients: (Serves 4)

  • 1/2 cup ghee / oil
  • 8 large eggs (hard boiled)
  • 1 large onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 flakes garlic (curshed)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1-inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 brown Cardamom (badi elaichi)
  • 4 green cardamom pods (chhoti elaichi)
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder or to taste
  • 2 cups Basmati (long grain) Rice
  • 21/2 cups warm water
  • Salt to taste
  • 1tsp garam masala powder
  • 1tbsp chopped coriander leaves
  • 3-4 tomatoes (thickly sliced) to garnish
Preperation :
  • Heat the oil / ghee in a deep sauce pan and fry onions and garlic together with the bay leaves, cinnamon and cardamoms, until golden.
  • Carefully prick the eggs with a fork and add to the pan.
  • Stir in turmeric, chili powder and fry for about 5 minutes.
  • Add pre-soaked rice and stir slowly and carefully for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in water and salt to taste, and cook over a modeate heat until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
  • Sprinkle garam masala powder over it.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander and tomato slices, serve hot.