Hyderabadi Egg Dum Biryani

Grind all ingredients mention under biryani masala section. you need only one teaspoon masala for recipe. keep aside rest for future use

Soak rice for 1 hour. Clean and drain excess water

Poke boiled eggs with toothpick all over. Fry until golden brown. Keep it aside

For Masala, heat 3 tbsp ghee in a pan

Saute onions until translucent. Add green chillies and ginger garlic paste. Saute until raw aroma goes away

Add red chilli powder, turmeric , ground biryani masala along with little water. Cook until oil starts leaving sides

Add yoghurt and fried eggs. Mix well. Masala should not be dry. Switch off

Add rice, ghee, salt, water, lemon juice and kewra essence in a pan. Cover and cook until 90 percentage done

In a large bottom pan, grease with ghee

Add half of egg mixture. Layer with half of rice. Sprinkle half of cashews, almonds, fried onions, mint, coriander leaves and saffron milk

Add remaining egg mixture, rice.Sprinkle remaining cashews, almonds, fried onions, mint, coriander leaves and saffron milk

Cover with clean damp cloth or foil. Shut tightly with lid

Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes

Remove the lid. Gently mix. Serve hot with raita and salan