Thursday, February 2, 2012

EGG BIRIYANI / Kerala Egg Biriyani / Mutta Biriyani






Ingredients for Kerala egg biriyani :
Serves : 3

Egg : 3, hard boiled and peeled
Chili Powder : 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder : 1/4tsp
Coriander powder : 1/2 tsp
Pepper Powder : 1/4tsp
Fennel seeds : 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala : 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves : 2springs, chopped
Mint Leaves : 10, Chopped
Green chili : 3
Ginger : 1/2 inch piece, chopped

Garlic :4 pods, chopped
Yogurt : 2tbsp
Salt
Onion : 1 Cup, (1/2 of a large onion, sliced)
Tomato : 1, medium sized, sliced
Oil : 2tbsp






For the Rice : 

Basmati Rice : 1 Cup
Ghee : 2tbsp
Cinnamon : 1 inch piece
Cardamom : 3
Cloves: 3
Bay leaf : 1
Lemon Juice : 1tsp
Salt
Raisins : 3tsp
Cashew : 10
Salt
Ghee : 1 tbsp + 1tbsp
Mint leaves  :4, chopped

For the omlette :
Egg : 2, slightly beaten
Shredded Coconut : 3tbsp(optional)
Shallots : 5
Water : 1 tbsp
Green chillies : 2, finely chopped
Salt


Method : 



1. Make a paste of garlic, ginger, green chili, mint leaves, coriander leaves and fennel seeds. In a thick bottom skillet / kadai,  heat oil and add this masala paste and saute well.




2. Add thinly sliced Onion and saute  till it's translucent.  Now add tomatoes and combine well. When it becomes soft and fluffy add chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, Pepper powder, Curd, Garam masala and salt. Saute till you get a dark brown masala.







3. Make long slits on each egg and add it to the masala and saute for 2 minutes. Now add 1/4 Cup water, yogurt and cover the pan with a tight lid. Cook till the gravy becomes thick and masala starts to coat on each egg. (around 8-10 minutes)


Preparation of Kerala egg biriyani Rice : 

1. Clean, wash and drain the basmati Rice. Heat a thick bottom vessel and add 1tbsp of ghee and fry one onion to garnish.When its done add cashews and raisins and fry well. keep it aside.


 2. Now add 1tbsp ghee and add cinnamon, cardamom, pepper cones, crushed bay leaf and cloves. Now add the drained rice, chopped mint and fry for few minutes. Add  1 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 tsp salt and mix well.  Cover and cook till the rice is done.







Make the omelette :

Take a bowl and combine all ingredients to make omelette. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and add the egg mixture. Cover the pan with a tight lid and cook in low flame for 3minutes. When it's done,  cut roughly into small cubes .Keep aside.




Layering the Kerala egg biriyani :

Oven method : In a baking dish spread half of the egg masala with its thick gravy and place half of the rice over it.after this layer, sprinkle some lime juice on top which prevents the sticking and sprinkle remaining omlette pieces. Repeat the same procedure & spread masala first and then the remaining rice. Pour some ghee / oil from the leftover vessels. Close the pan with aluminum foil and then put the lid and bake for 20-25min. Stove top method : Take a heavy bottom vessel spread the egg masala, rice and omlette in the the same order mentioned under"baking method". Close the pan with a tight lid and cook in low flame for 6-8minutes.







Garnishing : Garnish the Kerala egg biriyani with fried onion,cashew, raisins, chopped mint / coriander leaves and fried onion slices. Serve hot with any raitha, pappad, pickle, biriyani chammanthi or with thick yogurt.

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22 comments:

  1. Feeling hungry by seeing it...yummy !!

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  2. wow looks delicious...rice perfectly done

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  3. Even tough I'm full your biryani is making me go week in my knees :-)

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  4. Omg, mouthwatering here..seriously its tempts me a lot..regarding ur q'n about the bajji batter, i think your batter might be thin, next time try to make them thick and do let me know Lena..

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  5. Adipoli aayitundu,mouthwatering biryani..looks so good

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  6. This recipe is very inviting :)

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  7. gr8 recipe so tempting. make me hungry.

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  8. Love love any kind of biriyani and this looks so so good.

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  9. I only does with hard boil egg, never added the omelette one, sounds good, I should try this one!

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  10. super delicious egg biryani, absolutely yum..do drop at my space too :)

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  11. never tried egg briyani...looks yummy....nice click as usual!

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  12. wow, Mouthwatering Biriyani, tempting and delicious

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  13. Hi Lena,
    Thanks for your comments and hope that my recipe works for you. I'm in Bangalore now.I love biryanis and glad to see one more recipe for it :)

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  14. Egg biryani is my all time favorite.... looks so delicious dear. Yummy!

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  15. wow briyani luks so tempting and as ur presentation,too gud...
    yummmy recipe.

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  16. Amazing and adipoli recipe. Bookmarked .... Lovely snaps too..

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  17. Adipoli biriyani Lena! Have always wanted to make egg biriyani. Loved the addition of omelette too.

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  18. I know what you will bring on in the pot luck...this biryani...it looks super yum...

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