Do You Know How To Make Egg Pulao In A Pressure cooker?
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What Is Egg Pulao?

Egg pulao is a popular rice dish made with boiled eggs and spices. It is a variation of the traditional pulao, a rice dish cooked with meat or vegetables and flavoured with spices.

To prepare egg pulao, rice is cooked with a mixture of whole spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves and then mixed with boiled eggs, fried onions, and other seasonings. The dish can be served with some raita or any other side dish of your choice. 

How to prepare egg pulao in a pressure cooker?

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Egg pulao combines the flavour of aromatic spices with protein-rich eggs and fluffy rice. And the best part? It can be prepared in a pressure cooker, which saves a lot of time and effort. Below are the detailed ingredients and recipe for making egg pulao in a pressure cooker.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 green chillies
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves (cilantro)

Recipe:

Below is the detailed recipe:

  • Begin by washing the basmati rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Then, soak the rice in water for 15-20 minutes.
  • Heat some ghee or oil in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom pods, and bay leaf. Fry the spices for 1-2 minutes until they become fragrant.
  • Next, add thinly sliced onions and green chillies to the pressure cooker. Fry until the onions become translucent.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped tomatoes, and cook until the tomatoes become soft.
  • Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt to the mixture. Mix everything well.
  • Drain the water from the soaked rice and add it to the pressure cooker. Stir the rice so that it gets coated with the spices.
  • Pour in 2 cups of water and mix everything together well.
  • Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 1 whistle on high heat.
  • After the whistle, reduce the heat to low and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
  • Open the lid and use a fork to fluff the rice gently.
  • Finally, add halved hard-boiled eggs and chopped coriander leaves. Mix everything gently and serve hot.

Tips For Making Egg Pulao In A Pressure Cooker


Below are some quick tips:

  • Thoroughly rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch, which can cause the pulao to become sticky.
  • Soak the rice for 20-30 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking and allow the rice to absorb the flavours of the spices.
  • Use a ratio of 1:1.5 of rice to water for the ideal texture. For example, if you use 1 cup of rice, use 1.5 cups of water.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the rice before cooking to enhance the flavour.
  • Use ghee or oil to sauté the onions and spices. This will give the pulao a rich flavour and prevent the spices from burning.
  • Add the eggs towards the end of the cooking process to avoid overcooking. Boil and peel the eggs before adding them to the pulao.
  • Use a high-quality biryani or pulao masala for an authentic flavour. Alternatively, you can create your masala by toasting and grinding whole spices such as cumin, coriander, cardamom, and cinnamon.
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally after cooking to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving to create a light and fluffy texture.

The recipe we have provided here is easy to follow and can be adapted to suit your taste preferences. Following the steps outlined in this blog, you can make egg pulao in a pressure cooker with minimal effort and time. So, go ahead and give this recipe a try and impress people with your culinary skills.