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Egg Biryani

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About

Egg Biryani is a popular one pot meal that is much loved. It is a rice-based dish made with eggs, spices, and herbs. The eggs are cooked in a spicy gravy and then layered with basmati rice. The dish is usually served with a side of raita or yogurt. Egg Biryani is a great meal for any occasion, and it can be served as a main course with a raita.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

3.8
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Fats

17.7
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Carbs

3.6
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Fibre

0.7

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Recipe

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Ingredients

Basmati Rice

2 cups

Ghee

2 tablespoons

Oil

2 tablespoons

Onions, finely chopped

2

Green Chillies, finely chopped

2

Ginger-Garlic Paste

2 teaspoons

Coriander Powder

2 teaspoons

Cumin Powder

1 teaspoon

Red Chilli Powder

1 teaspoon

Garam Masala

1 teaspoon

Turmeric Powder

1/2 teaspoon

Mixed Vegetables (Carrots, Beans, Peas, etc.)

2 cups

Boiled Eggs, cut into halves

2 cups

Fresh Coriander Leaves, chopped

2 tablespoons

Salt to taste

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Directions

Step 1:

Wash and soak the Basmati Rice for 30 minutes.

Step 2:

Heat Ghee and Oil in a pressure cooker.

Step 3:

Add Onions and Green Chillies and sauté until golden brown.

Step 4:

Add Ginger-Garlic Paste, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Garam Masala and Turmeric Powder and sauté for a few minutes.

Step 5:

Add the Mixed Vegetables and sauté for a few minutes.

Step 6:

Add the Boiled Eggs and sauté for a few minutes.

Step 7:

Add the soaked Basmati Rice and mix well.

Step 8:

Add 4 cups of water and salt to taste.

Step 9:

Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles.

Step 10:

Once the pressure is released, open the lid and fluff the Biryani with a fork.

Step 11:

Garnish with Fresh Coriander Leaves and serve hot.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 12071 users have chowed down on Egg Biryani a whopping 16905 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Indore are the top 5 cities gobbling up Egg Biryani like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Egg Biryani, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in february.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Egg Biryani is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of 35-40 BMI also on board.

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