Egg Dum Biryani

Egg Dum Biryani | Step by step procedure with pictures

Muttai / Egg dum biryani is a delicious main course recipe. A simple raita or any gravy tastes good with this biryani. This seems to be a quite lengthy process but the result, worth it.

Other Biryani Recipes : Mutton Biryani using Coconut Milk , Mutton Biryani using Seeraga Samba rice , Spinach Biryani , Mushroom Biryani

We roast the boiled eggs with powdered spices and add it to the gravy followed by layering the cooked basmati rice. Check the step by step procedure below and enjoy this biryani during a leisure sunday.

Frying onions for biryani and cooking basmati rice is a basic procedure. I didn’t add step wise picture for these basic preparation. However you can check the link given below for more detailed procedure with pictures.

SERVING SUGGESTION :

Serve with Raita of your choice, lemon slice and sliced onions.
Serve with gravy of your choice, lemon slice and sliced onions.

AUTHOR : Dimple CUISINE : South Indian
COURSE : Main Course YIELD : 2 Servings

INGREDIENTS :

For roasting egg :

Boiled eggs (cut into halves)
Oil – 1 Tbsp
Turmeric – 1/2 Tsp
Red chilli powder – 1 Tsp
Cumin powder – 1 Tsp
Salt – as needed

For Biryani :

1 cup basmati rice cooked
Fried onions – a hand ful
Oil – 1 Tbsp
Whole spices :
- Cinnamon – 1 inch
- Green cardamom – 3
- Black cardamom – 1
- Bay leaf – 1
- star anise – 1/2
- Cloves – 4
- Shahi jeera – 1/2 Tsp
Onion – 1 (medium)
Green chilli – 2 or 3
Ginger garlic paste – 1 Tbsp
Yogurt / curd – 1/2 cup
Salt – as needed
Red chilli powder – 1/2 Tsp
Garam masala – 1/2 Tsp
Mint – a handful
Coriander leaves – a handful
Water – 3-4 Tbsp
Saffron – a pinch
Milk – 3 or 4 Tbsp
Pepper powder (optional)

PREPARATION :

Soak basmati rice for 30 min and cook it along with required water and spices. Filter it and set it aside.
Boil the eggs. Peel the skin. Cut into halves.
Slice onions and green chilli.
Finely chop mint and coriander leaves.
Add saffron to the warm milk. (For getting good color)

PROCEDURE :

Roasting Eggs : Heat oil in a pan medium heat. Add turmeric, chilli powder, cumin powder and salt. Saute for few seconds. Add the halved eggs. Roast it for about 2-3 min on both the sides. Turn off the heat.
Remove the eggs. Add 3 Tbsp water in the pan and set it aside. (This step is optional)
In a deep pan or pressure cooker or biryani vessel add oil over medium heat.
Add in whole spices ( cinnamon, cardamom , bay leaf , cloves and star anise)
Followed by shahi jeera. Saute for a minute or so.
Add sliced onions and green chilli. Saute until onions become golden brown.
Add in ginger garlic paste and cook until there is no raw smell.
Whisk the curd and add it. Combine well.
Add in salt , chilli powder and garam masala.
Combine well and cook until oil oozing out on the top. Add in mint and coriander leaves. Add the water from egg roasted pan. (optional step)
Stir everything well. Turn over the heat to low. Arrange the roasted eggs.
Layering Rice : Spread half of the cooked rice. Sprinkle some of the saffron milk. Garnish with some coriander leaves and fried onion. Add pepper powder only if needed. Repeat the same with rest of the rice.
Cover the pan with aluminum foil sheet or a damp cloth(optional). Cover with a lid. Place the pan over a tawa/griddle over low heat for 25-30 min. Rest it for another 15 minutes before opening it.
Open it and gently serve it.

NOTES :

You can prefer any method for Dum process.
You can split the gravy into two halves and pour it over the first layer of rice.

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Step by Step Procedure with pictures :