Hello and welcome to my blog today I would share with you a delicious egg rice recipe. Today I would share with you a delicious recipe of egg pulao which is easy to prepare with less ingredients.

Basic outline 

Egg pulao

Egg pulao 

egg pulao is a delicious egg rice dish that combines the rich flavours of basmati rice with the goodness of the eggs, egg pulao is a versatile and a satisfying dish that is enjoyed at any time of the day.

egg pulao recipe is prepared with aromatic basmati rice and hard boiled eggs, the rice is soaked and then cooked with the blend of spices which infuse the dish with a fragrant aroma, the eggs are hard boiled and then fried in the mustard oil and the cooking process can be done in pressure cooker or in a cooking pan.

The pulao is garnished with fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice, the egg pulao is served with some raita or a spicy curry, egg pulao is a delicious choice that's sure to please everyone at the table.

So let's start with our cooking..

Ingredients for egg pulao 

• 1 cup of gobindo bhog rice(250g)

• 2 potatoes cubed 

• 6 eggs 

• Grated ginger garlic paste 

• 3 green chilies chopped 

• 1 chopped onions 

• 2 chopped tomatoes 

• Chopped coriander leaves 

• Solid garam masala (2 bay leaves, one cinnamon stick, 2 cloves and 2 cardamom)

• Mustard oil 

• Ghee (clarified butter)

• Garam masala powder

• Turmeric

• Salt 

• red chili powder

Ingredients for egg pulao

Instructions for egg pulao 

1. First boil the eggs with some water and salt, after that when the eggs are boiled peel the eggs.

Boiling eggs

2. Wash the rice and drain the water and repeat two times, now let the rice to get dried. 

Washing rice

3. Now take a kadhai and heat some mustard oil. 

Heating mustard oil

4. When the oil is heated add the potatoes and fry, add salt and turmeric and fry for some minutes. 

Frying potatoes

5. When the potatoes are fried take them out from the oil. 

6. Now in the same oil fry the eggs lightly.

Frying eggs

7. When the eggs are fried take them out from the oil.

8. Now add some more oil and fry the solid garam masala.

Frying solid garam masala

9. When the solid garam masala are fried add chopped onions and fry them lightly.

Frying onions

10. When the onions are fried add the ginger garlic paste and then fry with the onions.

Adding ginger garlic paste

11. Now add the green chilies and mix with the onions,and ginger garlic paste.

Adding green chilies

12. Now add the tomatoes and salt so that the tomatoes get boiled and fry all the ingredients together for some minutes.

Adding tomatoes and salt

13. Now add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder and coriander powder and some little water and cook all the ingredients together.

Adding all spices

14. Now this time you can also add curd. Now add some sugar to balance the flavour of the tomatoes and add the chopped coriander leaves and now cook for some time until the masalas release their oil.

15. Now when the masalas are cooked add the rice and fry together with the masala.

Frying rice with the masalas

17. Now add 2 cups of water as I have taken 1 cup of rice. Because for pulao making we should have to add water in the ratio of 1:2, one cup rice then 2 cups of water. Add the fried potatoes and stir, and now cover the kadhai for about 5 minutes.

Adding water

18. Now open the cover after 5 minutes and you will see some water has been vaporised, now add the fried eggs and once again cover the kadhai for some minutes.

Adding fried eggs

19. Now when the cover is opened after some minutes you will see all the extra water has been vaporised now add coriander leaves, ghee and some garam masala powder, and gently mix all the ingredients so that the rice and eggs do not break.

Adding coriander leaves and ghee

20. Now the egg pulao is ready to be served.

Tips for Perfecting egg pulao

Tips for perfect egg pulao

• Boil the eggs perfectly for preparing egg pulao.
• Use basmati rice for preparing egg pulao, you can also use some other rice.
• Use water in the ratio of 1:2, one part rice and 2 parts of water.
• Always stir and mix the egg pulao gently so that the rice and eggs do not break.
• Avoid getting the egg pulao sticking to the bottom of the kadhai.

Serving suggestions for egg curry 

Serve egg pulao

1. Serve the egg pulao with a side of raita, you can use any type of raita.
2. Served egg pulao with side of a spicy curry recipe.
3. Serve the egg pulao with a salad of cucumber, carrots and onions and a wedge of lemon.
4. You can serve egg pulao without anything 

Health benefits of egg pulao 

Egg pulao

1. Eggs are rich in high-quality protein, which is essential for repair and growth of muscles and body.

2. Eggs contain various vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and choline which is important for bone health, red blood cells production, immune function and brain function.

3. Depending on the ingredients used, egg pulao can contain vegetables or whole grains, adding fiber to the dish. Fiber is crucial for digestive health and can help regulate blood sugar levels and cholesterol.

4. Egg pulao can be customized with various vegetables and spices, providing a wide range of nutrients and antioxidants to support overall health and well-being.

nutrition Information for egg pulao(per serving)
1 medium cup of egg pulao(200g)
calories	206.8kcal
Total fat	5.7g
Saturated Fat	1.5g
Mono unsaturated fat	2.2g
Poly unsaturated fat	1.4g
total carbohydrates	31.8g
dietary fiber	2.0g
sugar	1.3g
protein	7.2gg
cholesterol	100.2mg
sodium	361.9mg
zinc	2mg
phosphorus	278mg
Vitamin C	40mg
Vitamin A	1573IU

Conclusion 

In conclusion egg pulao is a delicious and satisfying dish that is easy to prepare and full of flavour, with its combination of fragrant rice, protein packed eggs and aromatic spices. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your home. Whether you are looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a impressive dish for festivals. Egg pulao is a versatile option that is sure to please, give egg pulao a try and enjoy the beautiful taste in every bite.

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FAQ'S 

What is egg pulao? 

Egg pulao is a one-pot rice dish made with basmati rice, spices, herbs and boiled eggs. It is a comforting and delicious meal for a busy weeknight dinner.

How do I make egg pulao not mushy?

To prevent your egg pulao from turning mushy, it's crucial to soak the rice before cooking to get rid of excess starch. Also ensure you cook the rice until the grains are fluffy and tender but not mushy.

Can I make egg pulao spicy?

Yes, you can adjust the spiciness of egg pulao to your preferences, if you want it to be more or less spicy, you can adjust the amount of green chilies or red chili powder according to your taste.

What can I serve with egg pulao?

Egg pulao pairs well with raita, plain curd or papads, if you're looking for something more, you can serve it alongside a vegetable salad, cucumber and onion salad or a refreshing lassi.

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