Love biryani but want something different from the usual chicken or mutton? Then, Anda Biryani is your perfect match! This delicious biryani combines fragrant rice, flavorful masala, and boiled eggs, making it both protein-rich and absolutely satisfying. Whether you’re making it for Sunday lunch or a dinner party, this egg biryani won’t disappoint.
This blog shares an easy, detailed egg biryani (anda dum biryani) recipe in both English and Hindi.
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Ingredients For Anda Dum Biryani
For the rice:
- Basmati rice – 1.5 cups (soaked for 30 minutes)
- Water – for boiling
- Salt – as needed
- Bay leaf – 1
- Green cardamom – 2
- Cloves – 3
For the egg masala:
- Boiled eggs – 5 to 6 (peeled)
- Oil – 3 TSP
- Onion – 2 large (sliced thin)
- Tomato – 1 medium (chopped)
- Green chilies – 2 (slit)
- Ginger garlic paste – 1 TSP
- Yogurt (curd) – ½ cup (whisked)
- Turmeric powder – ¼ TSP
- Red chili powder – 1 TSP
- Biryani masala – 1 TSP
- Garam masala – ½ TSP
- Fresh coriander and mint – ½ cup each (chopped)
- Salt – to taste
For layering:
- Fried onions – a handful
- Ghee – 1 TSP
- Saffron – a pinch soaked in 2 TSP warm milk (optional)
Step-by-Step Egg Biryani Recipe
Step 1
- Rinse and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt, bay leaf, cardamom, and cloves.
- Add soaked rice and cook till 90% done. Drain and keep aside.
Step 2
- Boil eggs and peel them.
- Prick each egg slightly using a fork.
- Optional: Heat a TSP of oil in a pan and lightly fry the eggs with a pinch of turmeric and chili powder for color and flavor.
Step 3
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw smell goes.
- Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, and biryani masala.
- Sauté until tomatoes turn soft and the oil separates.
- Lower the heat and add whisked yogurt. Mix well.
- Add fresh mint and coriander leaves.
- Add the boiled eggs and stir gently to coat with the masala.
Step 4
- Remove half of the masala and set aside.
- Spread half of the cooked rice on top of the masala in the pot.
- Add the remaining masala over the rice.
- Top with the rest of the rice.
- Drizzle some ghee, sprinkle fried onions, and add saffron milk if using.
Step 5
- Cover the pot with foil or a tight-fitting lid.
- Cook on a low flame for 15–20 minutes.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before gently fluffing and serving.
- Cover the pot tightly with a lid or foil.
- Cook on a very low flame for 15–20 minutes.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Egg Biryani Tips & Variations
- Use desi ghee for extra aroma.
- You can add boiled potatoes for a variation.
- For spicier biryani, increase green chilies or add pepper powder.
- For smoky flavor, use the dhungar method with charcoal.
Anda Biryani Recipe in Hindi
अंडा दम बिरयानी रेसिपी हिंदी में
आवश्यक सामग्री:
चावल के लिए:
- बासमती चावल – 1.5 कप (30 मिनट भीगे हुए)
- नमक – स्वाद अनुसार
- तेज पत्ता – 1
- हरी इलायची – 2
- लौंग – 3
मसाला के लिए:
- उबले अंडे – 5 से 6
- तेल – 3 बड़े चम्मच
- प्याज – 2 बड़े (पतले कटे हुए)
- टमाटर – 1 (कटा हुआ)
- हरी मिर्च – 2 (लंबाई में कटी हुई)
- अदरक-लहसुन पेस्ट – 1 बड़ा चम्मच
- दही – ½ कप
- हल्दी – ¼ छोटा चम्मच
- लाल मिर्च पाउडर – 1 छोटा चम्मच
- बिरयानी मसाला – 1 छोटा चम्मच
- गरम मसाला – ½ छोटा चम्मच
- हरा धनिया व पुदीना – ½ कप (कटा हुआ)
- नमक – स्वाद अनुसार
लेयरिंग के लिए:
- तले हुए प्याज़ – 1 मुट्ठी
- घी – 1 बड़ा चम्मच
- केसर दूध – 2 बड़े चम्मच (वैकल्पिक)
बनाने की विधि:
- चावल को 80% तक उबाल लें और छानकर साइड में रखें।
- अंडों को छेदें और हल्के तेल में फ्राई करें।
- पैन में तेल गर्म कर प्याज़ को सुनहरा भूनें, फिर अदरक-लहसुन पेस्ट और टमाटर डालें।
- मसाले और दही डालें और अच्छे से पकाएं।
- फ्राई किए हुए अंडे, हरा धनिया, पुदीना डालें।
- भारी तले वाले बर्तन में चावल और अंडा मसाला लेयर करें।
- ऊपर से तला प्याज, केसर दूध और घी डालें।
- ढककर 15–20 मिनट धीमी आंच पर दम पर पकाएं।
- 5 मिनट ठंडा होने दें और परोसें।
FAQ
Can I make this biryani without yogurt?
Yes, substitute yogurt with tomato puree or a splash of coconut milk.
Can I use leftover rice for egg biryani?
Yes, but freshly cooked basmati rice gives the best results. Make sure it’s not overcooked.
Is egg biryani healthy?
Yes, it’s high in protein due to eggs and can be made lighter by using less oil and ghee.
Can I bake this biryani instead of dum cooking?
You can layer it in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.
How do I prevent rice from getting mushy?
Cook the rice only till 80% and handle it gently during layering.Cook the rice only till 80% and handle it gently during layering.
