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Aromatic basmati rice cooked with a flavorful, spicy masala and whole boiled eggs. This South Indian one-pot meal is a perfect centerpiece for a special lunch or dinner, best served with a cool raita.
For 4 servings
Preparation (Approx. 25 mins)
Par-boil the Rice (Approx. 10 mins)
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with a flavorful, spicy masala and whole boiled eggs. This South Indian one-pot meal is a perfect centerpiece for a special lunch or dinner, best served with a cool raita.
This south_indian recipe takes 70 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 714.41 calories per serving with 22.57g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prepare the Biryani Masala (Approx. 20 mins)
Layer and 'Dum' Cook (Approx. 20 mins)
Rest and Serve (Approx. 10 mins)
To make it spicier, add more green chillies or a pinch of black pepper powder. For a milder version, reduce the red chili powder and deseed the green chillies.
Add 1 cup of par-boiled mixed vegetables like carrots, peas, and potatoes to the masala along with the eggs for a more wholesome biryani.
For extra crunch and flavor, garnish with a tablespoon of ghee-roasted cashews and raisins just before serving.
Add a few drops of kewra water or rose water along with the saffron milk for a more fragrant, restaurant-style biryani.
Eggs are a complete protein source, containing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
The basmati rice offers complex carbohydrates that are digested slowly, providing a steady release of energy to keep you active throughout the day.
Spices like turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon are packed with antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
Ingredients like ginger, mint, and curd (a probiotic) support a healthy gut and can aid in digestion, preventing bloating and discomfort.
One serving of Muttai Biryani (approximately 650g) contains around 750-850 calories. The exact count can vary based on the type of oil, amount of ghee, and size of the eggs used.
Muttai Biryani can be part of a healthy diet. It's a balanced meal providing high-quality protein from eggs, carbohydrates from rice for energy, and beneficial compounds from spices. However, it is calorie-dense due to the use of oil and ghee, so portion control is recommended.
Yes, if you don't have a heavy-bottomed pan, you can place a flat iron pan (tava) on the stove and then place your cooking pot on top of it. This helps distribute the heat evenly and prevents the biryani from burning at the bottom during the 'dum' process.
To prevent curdling, ensure your curd is well-whisked and at room temperature. Always lower the heat to the minimum before adding the curd, and stir it continuously for a couple of minutes until it is well incorporated into the masala.
Aged, long-grain basmati rice is ideal for biryani. It has a lower starch content, which means the grains remain separate, fluffy, and aromatic after cooking.
Yes, you can boil the eggs, prepare the fried onions (birista), and make the ginger-garlic paste a day in advance to save time. Store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
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