• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Pavanis Kitchen
  • Home
  • Instant Pot
  • ABOUT ME
    • Privacy Policy
    • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Recipe Index
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About Me
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipe Index
    • About Me
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Instant Pot

    Egg Biryani Recipe (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

    Published: Apr 20, 2021 · Modified: Jun 2, 2021 by Pavani . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Leave a Comment

    Sharing is caring!

    117 shares
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    EGG BIRYANI RECIPE - This delicious one-pot biryani is made with fragrant basmati rice, aromatic spices, herbs, and boiled eggs. You can make this egg biryani in an instant pot or on the stovetop and it is one of the most simple, tasty and flavorful biryani you can make at home with just a few basic ingredients.

    INGREDIENTS TO MAKE  BIRYANI :

    • Boiled Eggs - 5 or 6
    • basmati rice - 2 Cups
    • Cloves - 2
    • Cinnamon stick - ½ inch
    • Cardamom - 2
    • Bay leaf -1 or 2
    • star anise - 1
    • Shahi jeera/black cumin - 1 Tsp
    • Onion - 1medium (sliced)
    • Tomatoes - 2 medium (chopped)
    • Green chillies - 2 or 3 (slit)
    • Ginger garlic paste - 2 Tsp
    • Red chilli powder - 1 ½ Tsp
    • Coriander powder - 1 ½ Tsp
    • Garam masala powder - ½ Tsp
    • Biryani masala powder - 2Tsp
    • Few mint & coriander leaves
    • Yogurt/curd - 3 to 4 Tbsp
    • Water - 2 ½ cups
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil - 2 to 3 Tbsp
    • Ghee - 1 Tbsp

    How To Boil Eggs In Instant pot:

    Pour 1 cup water in the instant pot's inner steel pot Place the wire rack and arrange eggs on it. Press the pressure cook button and set the timer to 5 minutes.

    Once IP time finishes. Allow 10 minutes and release the pressure manually. Carefully remove the eggs and add them to cold water.

    biryani recipe

    EGG BIRYANI RECIPE WITH STEPWISE INSTRUCTIONS:

    INSTANT POT METHOD:

    First, wash and soak basmati rice in plenty of water for 30 minutes. Once the 30 minutes are over, drain the water from the rice and keep it aside.

    Now, place the inner pot inside of the instant pot and switch on the saute mode. Once the inner pot is hot, add oil and ghee.

    Then add shahi jeera, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise and bay leave and stir it well.

    Next, add chopped onions, slit green chillies and fry it until the onion is translucent.

    After that, add ginger garlic paste and sauté until raw smell is not there.

    Then, add chopped tomatoes, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and biryani masala. Mix and cook until the tomatoes become mushy.

    Now, add yoghurt and deglaze the inner pot and add a few mint and coriander leaves and add salt. Mix well.

    Then, press the CANCEL button when the mixtures turns little thick.

    Then make incisions on the egg and add the masala. Stir well. After that add the rice and stir well with the masala.

    Add 2 1/ 2 cups of water and check the seasoning and add salt if needed.

    Then close the lid and keep the valve in sealing mode. Select pressure cook mode and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.

    Once the cooking time is done, allow 10 minutes and release pressure manually.

    Finally, add chopped coriander leaves and gently fluff the rice with a spoon or fork with out breaking the eggs.

    Enjoy the delicious egg biryani recipe with onion raita!

    STOVETOP METHOD:

    First, wash and soak basmati rice in plenty of water for 15 minutes.

    Then heat a pan with oil, once it is hot add spices and sauté for a minute. Next add sliced onion, green chillies and fry for few minutes.

    Now add ginger garlic paste and saute until raw smell goes. Add chopped tomatoes, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and biryani masala. Mix and cook till the tomatoes become mushy.

    After that add yoghurt, mint leaves and cook on low flame for few minutes. Then make small slits on eggs and add the pan.

    Then drain water from the rice and add to the pan and sauté for few seconds without breaking the grains.

    Add 2 ½ cups water and salt according to your taste and give a quick mix.

    Cover the pot with lid and cook on low- medium flame until water is absorbed or rice is cooked.

    Remove the lid and gently fluff the rice and serve with raita.

    NOTES:

    • Adjust spices according to your taste
    • You can use normal rice instead of basmati rice
    • To avoid burn, make sure there is enough liquid while cooking the rice.

    MORE BIRYANI AND PULAO'S RECIPES ON MY BLOG:

    CHICKEN BIRYANI

    COCONUT MILK PULAO

    ALOO BIRYANI

    VEGETABLE DUM BIRYANI

    egg biryani recipe

    Egg Biryani Recipe (Instant Pot & Stovetop )

    This delicious Egg Biryani Recipe is made with basmati rice, spices, herbs, and boiled eggs. With Instant pot and the stovetop instructions.
    No ratings yet
    Print Pin Rate
    Prevent your screen from going dark
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    5 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Author: Pavani

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • Boiled Eggs - 5 or 6
    • basmati rice - 2 Cups
    • Cloves- 2
    • Cinnamon stick - ½ inch
    • Cardamom - 2
    • Bay leaf -1 or 2
    • star anise - 1
    • Shahi jeera/black cumin - 1 Tsp
    • Onion - 1medium sliced
    • Tomatoes - 2 medium chopped
    • Green chillies - 2 or 3 slit
    • Ginger garlic paste - 2 Tsp
    • Red chilli powder - 1 ½ Tsp
    • Coriander powder - 1 ½ Tsp
    • Garam masala powder - ½ Tsp
    • Biryani masala powder - 2Tsp
    • Few mint & coriander leaves
    • Yogurt/curd - 3 to 4 Tbsp
    • Water - 2 ½ cups
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil - 2 to 3 Tbsp
    • Ghee - 1 Tbsp

    Instructions

    Instant Pot Method:

    • First, wash and soak basmati rice in plenty of water for 30 minutes. Once the 30 minutes are over, drain the water from the rice and keep it aside.
    • Now, place the inner pot inside of the instant pot and switch on the saute mode. Once the inner pot is hot, add oil and ghee.
    • Then add shahi jeera, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise and bay leave and stir it well.
    • Next, add chopped onions, slit green chillies and fry it until the onion is translucent.
    • After that, add ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell is not there.
    • Then, add chopped tomatoes, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and biryani masala. Mix and cook until the tomatoes become mushy.
    • Now, add yoghurt and deglaze the inner pot and add a few mint and coriander leaves and add salt. Mix well.
    • Then, press the CANCEL button when the mixtures turn a little thick.
    • Then make incisions on the egg and add the masala. Stir well. After that add the rice and stir well with the masala.
    • Add 2 1/ 2 cups of water and check the seasoning and add salt if needed.
    • Then close the lid and keep the valve in sealing mode. Select pressure cook mode and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.
    • Once the cooking time is done, allow 10 minutes and release the pressure manually.
    • Finally, add chopped coriander leaves and gently fluff the rice with a spoon or fork without breaking the eggs.
    • Enjoy the delicious egg biryani recipe with onion raita!

    Stovetop Method:

    • First, wash and soak basmati rice in plenty of water for 15 minutes.
    • Then heat a pan with oil, once it is hot add spices and sauté for a minute. Next add sliced onion, green chillies and fry for few minutes.
    • Now add ginger garlic paste and saute until raw smell goes. Add chopped tomatoes, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and biryani masala. Mix and cook till the tomatoes become mushy.
    • After that add yoghurt, mint leaves and cook on low flame for few minutes. Then make small slits on eggs and add the pan.
    • Then drain water from the rice and add to the pan and sauté for few seconds without breaking the grains.
    • Add 2 ½ cups water and salt according to your taste and give a quick mix.
    • Cover the pot with lid and cook on low- medium flame until water is absorbed or rice is cooked.
    • Remove the lid and gently fluff the rice and serve with raita.

    Notes

    • Adjust spices according to your taste
    • You can use normal rice instead of basmati rice
    • To avoid burn, make sure there is enough liquid while cooking the rice.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @pavaniskitchen or tag #pavaniskitchen!
    For more recipe videosSubscribe our channel Pavanis Kitchen!

    If you tried my recipe, then please tag @pavaniskitchen on Instagram and I love to see your pictures. Do not forget to use #pavaniskitchen

    Do you love this recipe? Then please share it and follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Do you like to read my blog? Then don’t forget to subscribe to us to get new recipes right into your inbox for free.

    egg biryani recipe

    More Instant Pot

    • Instant Pot Chana Masala
    • Instant Pot Vegetable Kurma(korma)Recipe
    • Instant Pot Butter Chicken Recipe
    • Easy Lamb Curry | Mutton Curry - Instant pot and Pressure cooker method

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome to "Pavanis Kitchen". Thank you for visiting my site. This is a place where you find easy and simple recipes with simple ingredients with step by step instructions and videos.

    More about me →

    Follow Me:

    • Pinterest
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Twitter

    Most Popular Recipes

    • 4 Ingredient Banana Oat Bites | Easy Banana Oat Bites
    • Nutella Brownies - Just 3 Ingredients
    • Instant Coconut Ladoo With Condensed Milk
    • Eggless Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
    my foodgawker gallery

    Recent Posts

    • How To Make Masala Lamb Chops Recipe
    • Bhindi Masala Recipe(Indian Okra Curry)
    • Palak Pakoda(Spinach Pakora)
    • Easy Sweet Potato Patties

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy Policy | Affiliate Disclosure

    Copyright © 2022 Pavanis Kitchen

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
    CookieDurationDescription
    cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
    cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
    cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
    viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
    Functional
    Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
    Performance
    Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
    Analytics
    Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
    Advertisement
    Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
    Others
    Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
    SAVE & ACCEPT
    117 shares
    117 shares