By:chef ssentongo Geoffrey

How to Make Egg Biriani at Home Step by Step

Explore

Egg biryani is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish made with boiled eggs, fragrant spices, and herbs.

There are various ways to prepare it, and I’ll provide you with a simple recipe.

Feel free to adjust the ingredients and spices according to your taste.

Here’s how you can make egg biryani:

Ingredients:

• 6 boiled eggs (peeled and slit)
• 2 cups basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes and drained)
• 3 tablespoons ghee or oil
• Whole spices (1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, 1 bay leaf, 4 green cardamom pods, 4 cloves)
• 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies (slit)
• 1 medium tomato (finely chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon biryani masala (adjust to taste)
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup mint leaves (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• 6 tablespoons yogurt (curd)
• 4 cups water (for stovetop cooking)

Instructions:

1. Boil the Eggs:
   • Rinse the eggs under running water.
   • Place them in a pot, cover with water, and cook on medium heat until cracks appear on the eggs.
   • Turn off the heat, rest for 5 minutes, and then drain the water. Peel the eggs and make 2-3 slits on each egg.
2. Sauté the Spices:
   • Heat ghee or oil in a pot or pressure cooker.
   • Add the whole spices (cinnamon, star anise, bay leaf, cardamom, cloves).
   • Optionally, you can fry capsicum briefly and set it aside for garnishing.
3. Add Aromatics:
   • Sizzle the spices, then add sliced onions and green chilies. Fry until lightly golden.
   • Add ginger-garlic paste and fry until the raw smell disappears.
   • Mix in chopped tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, yogurt, mint leaves, and coriander leaves. Cook until the tomatoes turn mushy.
4. Layer the Biryani:
   • Add the boiled eggs and biryani masala powder. Mix well.
   • Layer the partially cooked rice over the egg masala.
   • Garnish with fried capsicum (if using).
   • Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
5. Cooking Methods:
   • Stovetop Method: Cook on low flame for 15 minutes.
   • Instant Pot Method: Follow the instructions for boiling eggs in the Instant Pot. Then layer the biryani and cook on low pressure for 5 minutes.
   • Pressure Cooker Method: Use 3.5 cups of water and cook for 1 whistle.
6. Serve Hot:
   • Fluff the rice gently and serve the egg biryani hot with raita or salad.

Enjoy your delicious egg biryani! 🍛

How to Make Crispy Doughnut

Certainly! Crispy and creamy doughnuts are a delightful treat that can be made at home. Here are a couple of recipes for you to choose from:

1. Krispy Kreme Copycat Doughnuts:
   • These doughnuts are light, airy, and covered in a rich glaze. Unlike cake doughnuts, these are raised doughnuts made with yeast. Here’s how you can make them:
     • Dissolve 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
     • Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons softened butter, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 cups all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture.
     • Knead until a soft dough forms.
     • Transfer the dough to a bowl, cover, and let it rise for 2 hours.
     • Refrigerate the dough overnight.
     • Roll out the dough, cut out doughnut shapes, and let them rest for 1 hour.
     • Heat vegetable shortening in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 375°F (191°C).
     • Fry the doughnuts in batches for 1 minute on each side.
     • Remove from the oil and place them on a wire rack to cool.
     • Enjoy your homemade Krispy Kreme-style doughnuts! 
2. Classic Glazed Doughnuts:
   • These doughnuts are warm, soft, and crispy. Here’s a simple recipe:
     • Mix 1 cup warm milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
     • Add 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture.
     • Knead until a smooth dough forms.
     • Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
     • Roll out the dough and cut out doughnut shapes.
     • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 350°F (175°C).
     • Fry the doughnuts on each side until golden brown.
     • Remove from the oil and drain on a wire rack.
     • Glaze with a mixture of powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a little milk.
     • Enjoy your homemade glazed doughnuts! 

Feel free to choose the recipe that appeals to you the most, and enjoy your freshly made doughnuts!

Please, share and comment to help me grow this website and page

http://www.chefsideacafe.food.blog