The Best Biryani

Egg Biryani is a flavorful and colorful rice dish loaded with fragrant spices and tender, boiled eggs. With this tried-and-tested recipe, learn how to make the most flavorful egg biryani.

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INGREDIENTS
6 large Eggs, boiled

Saffron
2 tablespoons Warm Milk
10-12 strands of Saffron (Kesar)

Parboiled Rice
1 1/2 cups Basmati Rice, rinsed and soaked in water for 20 minutes
6 cups Water
1 tablespoon Salt
1 Bay leaf (Tej Patta)
4 Cloves (Laung)
4 Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
1-inch stick Cinnamon (Dalchini)
1 Star anise

Frying Eggs
2 tablespoon Oil
1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
1/4 teaspoon Red Chili powder (Mirchi powder)
1/4 teaspoon Salt

Biryani
2 tablespoons Ghee or Oil
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
2 cups Yellow onion, about 300 grams, peeled and thinly sliced
6 cloves Garlic, minced
2 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
2 Green Chili Peppers, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
1 tablespoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)
1 tablespoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, mild, or use 1 teaspoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 teaspoon Salt
2 large Tomato, finely diced or pureed
1/2 cup Plain Yogurt, thick, full-fat, whisked
1/4 cup Water
1/2 cup Mint leaves (Pudhina), fresh, chopped
1/2 cup Cilantro leaves (Coriander), fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon Lime or Lemon juice
1/2 cup Birista / Fried onions
1 tablespoon Ghee

For Serving
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