EGG RICE -A one-pot quickie
Looking for a quick and satisfying one-pot meal? Egg Rice is an easy recipe that’s perfect for busy weekdays or whenever you want a wholesome meal with minimal effort. Prepared with Appayan Husking Banskathi Rice, aromatic spices, and protein-rich eggs, this flavourful dish offers the perfect balance of taste, texture, and nutrition for lunch or dinner.
For 2 servings
Prep time 10 mins Resting time 20 mins Cook time 15 mins
Ingredients
1)2 cups Appayan Husking Banskathi Rice
2) 4 eggs
Spices
1) 2 bay leaves
2)1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3) 4-5 cardamoms
4) 1 inch cinnamon stick
5) 4-5 cloves
6) 2 star anise
For the masala
1) 2 medium onions thinly chopped
2) 4-5 green chilies
3) 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
4) 2 medium sized tomatoes roughly chopped
5) 1 teaspoon turmeric
6) 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
7) ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
8) ½ cup whisked yoghurt
9) 1/4th cup chopped mint leaves
How to cook
1) To begin, wash thoroughly and soak the rice
2) Boil the eggs, peel and make slits
3) Add oil to the pot or pressure cooker and heat. Add bay leaf, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and star anise.
4) Once they sizzle, add onions and green chillies. Fry till the onion is light golden.
5) Add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell is gone.
6) Add the boiled eggs and stir.
7) Add tomatoes, turmeric, red chilli powder and salt to taste. Mix well and cook till the oil separates.
8) Add the mint leaves and stir in for a minute.
9) Add in the whisked yogurt on reduced heat. Stir in.
10) Add the garam masala powder. Cook until the mixture is thick.
11) Add the soaked and drained Appayan Husking Banskathi Rice and gently mix it with the prepared masala. Pour in hot water, bring it to a rapid boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and cook until the rice is perfectly tender and all the water has been absorbed.
12) Allow the Egg Rice to rest for a few minutes before gently fluffing it with a fork. Serve hot with yoghurt or raita for a complete and satisfying meal..
