Mughlai Egg Biryani(Andhra ruchulu)

Yet another tried recipe......

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Boiled eggs-4
2.Basmati rice or jasmine rice-2 1/2 cups
3.Finely chopped onion-1
4.Chopped mint-1 table spoon
5.Chopped cilantro -1 table spoon
6.Fresh yogurt/curd-1/2 cup
7.Finely chopped green chilis-2 teaspoons
8.Ginger garlic paste-1/2 teaspoon
9.Whole garam masala-10 no
10.Biryani masala-1/2 teaspoon

For egg masala:
1.Dhaniya powder-1/2 teaspoon
2.Red chili powder-1/2 teaspoon
3.Turmeric-1 pinch
4.Amchoor/dry mango powder-1/2 teaspoon
5.Subji masala powder-1/4 th teaspoon(optional)
6.Besan powder/chikpea flour/chenagapindi-2 teaspoons

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat 1 table spoon of oil in a kadai.
• Mix all the masala's add some water,and make it like a paste.
• Make some scars on eggs with knife on all sides,it helps to absorb the masala flavour.
• Now Dip the eggs in masal paste and fry in kadai,once it roasted keep a side.
• Soak the rice in water for 40 minutes.
• Now take deep bottomed vessel,add butter to it,when it heats up add the whole garam masala(1 clove,4 pepper corns,2 cinnamon/dalchini,2 cardamom/ilaichi)
• When the aroma comes out add the chopped onions,saute until it turns to nice brown colour.
• Now add the green chilis,ginger garlic paste,fry well.And add mint(pudina), and cilantro(kothimeera) and the salt.
• Now add the curd,cook for 5 to 6 minutes.Now add the water and rice ,cook until the bubbles starts,Now at this stage add the roasted eggs mix well,cook on low flame or until done.
• Serve hot with gravy,and raitha and salad onions with lemon. 

GOES WELL WITH:
     Raita

RATING:
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