Egg Pulao-SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Egg Pulao-SK Khazana

• 6 Eggs hard boiled and peeled
• 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice soaked and drained
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• to taste Salt
• 1 Large potato boiled, peeled and cut into small cubes
• 3 tablespoons Ghee
• 3-4 Green cardamoms
• 2-3 Cloves
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 5-6 Black peppercorns
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 Large onion sliced
• 1 tablespoon Saffron water
• 12-16 Fresh mint leaves
• for garnish Fresh mint sprig

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add chilli powder and turmeric powder and mix. Add eggs and salt and shallow-fry for a minute. Drain and set aside.
2. Add potatoes and salt to the same pan and saute for a minute. Add salt and mix. Remove the pan from heat and set aside.
3. Halve fried eggs vertically.
4. Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Add cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, bay leaves and onion, mix and sauté till onions turn translucent.
5. Add rice and mix. Add salt, saffron water, mint leaves and 3 cups water, stir, cover and cook till the rice is fully done.
6. Add fried eggs and potatoes and mix with a light hand. Cover and let it cook for 2 minutes.
7. Garnish with mint sprig and serve hot.