Egg Dum Biryani Step by Step

27th January 2013 Pavani Comments 8 Comments

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Hi friends, it has been long time i have been posted recipes in my blog.These days i am fully occupied by my kids.As my second one started going to nursery my full time goes with him by leaving and bring back from nursery.Any how today i managed to post this recipe.This is my first post for this year,hope it goes well.

Coming to the recipe today i made this simple and tasty Egg Dum Biryani.It is very easy and quick to prepare in half an hour.Here goes the recipe..

Ingredients:

Cooked basmati rice -2cups
Eggs,boiled and halved-4
Onions,finely chopped- 2nos
Tomatoes,finely chopped-2nos
Ginger-garlic paste-1tbsp
Red chilli powder-1tsp
Coriander powder-1tsp
Green chillies,slit- 1 to 2
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Bay leaf-1
Cinnamon sticks- 2
Black cardamoms-2
cloves-4
Green cardamoms-3
Oil-2tbsp
Salt to taste
A few saffron strands,soaked in warm milk
A few fresh coriander leaves
A few mint leaves

Preparing method :

1.Heat 2tbsp oil in a non-stick pan.Add bay leaf,cinnamon sticks,black cardamoms,cloves and finely chopped onions.Mix well and saute till onions are lightly browned.

2.Add 1tbsp of ginger garlic paste,turmeric powder,red chilli powder,coriander powder and slit green chilli.Mix well and saute for 2-3 minutes.

3.Add finely chopped tomatoes and salt.mix well,cover and cook on medium heat till the oil separates.

4.Add half of the chopped coriander leaves,half of the chopped mint leaves and eggs.Mix lightly.

5.Add cooked rice,soaked saffron,green cardamom powder,remaining chopped coriander and mint leaves.Cover with an aluminium foil and place the lid on it.

6.Place a non-stick tawa on heat and put the pan on it.Cook for 20-25 minutes or till the steams starts coming out from the biryani pot.Serve hot with raitha.