How long does Maggi Biryani take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Maggi Biryani serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Maggi Biryani vegetarian?

It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.

Is Maggi Biryani spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Maggi Biryani?

5 pieces Maggi Masala Powder, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 3 Eggs, 2 cup Hot Water, 2 Bay Leaves, 2 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Maggi Biryani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Maggi Biryani?

About 770 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Maggi Biryani

Name: Maggi Biryani
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati Rice; As Needed Water; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Ghee; 2 Bay Leaves; 2 Black Cardamom; 4 Green Cardamom; 2 Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 Mace; 4 Onion, Slices; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 3 Tomato, Diced; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Salt; 5 pieces Maggi Masala Powder; 3 Eggs, Boiled; 2 cup Hot Water; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

30 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as Biryani · Veg + Egg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes Curries & Gravies One-pot meals

Maggi biryani, a one-pot egg biryani of basmati rice, onion and tomato seasoned with Maggi masala. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 30 minutes plus soaking, video.

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid

Ingredients

20 items

2 people

Basmati Rice1 cup
WaterAs Needed
Oil1 tbsp
Ghee1 tbsp
Bay Leaves2
Black Cardamom2
Green Cardamom4
Cloves2
Cinnamon1 inch
Mace1
Onion, Slices4
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato, Diced3
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Salt2 tsp
Maggi Masala Powder5 pieces
Eggs, Boiled3
Hot Water2 cup
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	770kcal	1540kcal
Protein	23g	46g
Carbohydrate	116g	232g
Fat	25g	50g
Fibre	11g	22g
Sugar	13g	26g

Cookd masalas for maggi masala powder

Method

1
In a Bowl wash and soak rice for 30 minutes.
Basmati RiceWater
2
In a Vessel over medium heat add oil, ghee and add the whole spices. Once aromatic add in onions and saute until golden brown. Once golden brown add ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw smell disappears.
OilGheeBay LeavesBlack CardamomGreen CardamomClovesCinnamonMaceOnionGinger Garlic Paste
3
Add in tomatoes and cook until soft. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder,salt and saute well.
TomatoTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt
4
Add maggi masala and saute for few minutes. Add the eggs and saute for a couple of seconds. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes. Add the water and reduce the flame to the lowest temperature. Mix once and cover and let cook for 15 minutes. After 16 minutes bring off the heat and fluff the rice. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Maggi Masala PowderEggsHot WaterCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Maggi Biryani take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Maggi Biryani serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Maggi Biryani vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Maggi Biryani spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Maggi Biryani?: 5 pieces Maggi Masala Powder, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 3 Eggs, 2 cup Hot Water, 2 Bay Leaves, 2 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Maggi Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Maggi Biryani?: About 770 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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1 note

vijilingeshOctober 2024
I made this lunch 4 my kids. taste is soo good. I don’t add egg bcoz non-veg is not allowed in school. kids also loved it. tku 4this recipe…..