Anda Biryani Recipe – Easy & Flavorful Egg Biryani

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain basmati rice
• 4 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 green cardamoms
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• Salt to taste
• 5 boiled eggs (cut lightly with a knife so masala seeps in)
• 3 large onions (thinly sliced)
• 2 tomatoes (chopped)
• 2 green chilies (slit)
• 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• ½ cup curd (whisked)
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp black pepper powder
• Salt as required
• A handful of chopped coriander leaves
• A handful of chopped mint leaves
• 2 tbsp fried onions (birista)
• Few saffron strands soaked in warm milk OR kewra water (optional)
• 1 tbsp ghee