egg biryani
Category: Main Meals
Posted On 06/09/2009 11:40:51 by indiana
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EGG BIRYANI Fragrant basmati rice cooked with egg and spices. Preparation Time :30- minutes Cooking Time :30 minutes Servings :4 Ingredients Eggs, hard boiled , peeled and halved 6 Basmati rice, soaked and drained 1 1/2 cups Oil 2 tablespoons Cinnamon 1 inch stick Green cardamoms 2 Cloves 3 Onion , sliced 2 medium Ginger paste 1 teaspoon Garlic paste 1 teaspoon Tomatoes, chopped 2 medium Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, torn a few Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon Coconut milk 1/2 cup Ghee 1 teaspoon Salt to taste Method Heat the oil in a deep pan. Add the cinnamon, cardamoms and cloves and sauté for one minute. Add the onions and sauté till soft. Add the ginger paste and garlic paste and sauté till fragrant.Add the tomatoes and sauté for two minutes. Add the coriander leaves and mint leaves and continue to sauté for two minutes longer. Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder and sauté for a few seconds. Add the coconut milk, two-and-a-half cups of water and salt. When the water comes to a boil, add the rice and ghee and mix well. Cover and cook over high heat for five minutes. Lower heat and continue to cook for ten minutes, or till the rice is done and all the moisture has been absorbed. Transfer the biryani to a platter, garnish with boiled eggs and serve hot.
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