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Aromatic basmati rice layered with a rich, spicy gravy and perfectly boiled eggs. This Hyderabadi-style dum biryani is a flavorful and satisfying one-pot meal, perfect for a special lunch or dinner.
For 4 servings
Prepare Rice and Eggs
Parboil the Rice
Prepare the Biryani Gravy
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Aromatic basmati rice layered with a rich, spicy gravy and perfectly boiled eggs. This Hyderabadi-style dum biryani is a flavorful and satisfying one-pot meal, perfect for a special lunch or dinner.
This hyderabadi recipe takes 80 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 646.17 calories per serving with 18.25g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Fry Eggs and Layer the Biryani
Dum Cooking and Serving
Add 1 cup of mixed par-cooked vegetables like carrots, peas, and potatoes to the gravy along with the eggs for a more wholesome meal.
For a creamier, richer gravy, add a paste of 10 soaked and ground cashews or almonds along with the curd.
Increase the number of green chilies to 4-5 and add an extra 1/2 tsp of red chili powder for a fiery kick.
Eggs are a complete protein source, containing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
Basmati rice provides complex carbohydrates that are digested slowly, offering a sustained release of energy to keep you active throughout the day.
The use of curd (yogurt) provides probiotics that promote a healthy gut microbiome, while spices like ginger and mint are known to aid digestion and soothe the stomach.
Spices like turmeric (curcumin), cloves, and cinnamon are packed with antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
One serving of Anda Biryani (approximately 435g) contains around 550-650 calories, depending on the amount of oil and ghee used. This estimate includes rice, eggs, and gravy.
Anda Biryani can be a balanced meal as it provides protein from eggs, carbohydrates from rice, and healthy fats. The use of spices also offers various health benefits. However, it is calorie-dense, so portion control is key for it to be part of a healthy diet.
Mushy rice is usually caused by overcooking it during the parboiling stage. It's crucial to cook the rice only to 70% doneness, where it still has a distinct bite. Also, ensure you are not adding too much extra water to the gravy before layering.
'Dum' is a slow-cooking technique where food is cooked in a sealed, heavy-bottomed pot on low heat. The steam trapped inside cooks the ingredients in their own juices, which deeply infuses the flavors and aromas into every grain of rice.
While a heavy-bottomed pot is highly recommended, you can use a regular pot by placing it on a flat iron tawa or griddle. This helps distribute the heat evenly and prevents the biryani from burning at the bottom.
Yes, you can use brown basmati rice for a healthier, high-fiber version. However, brown rice takes longer to cook, so you will need to adjust the parboiling time accordingly, likely increasing it to 15-20 minutes to reach the 70% cooked stage.