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Egg biryani
Also called anda biryani, egg dum biryani, muttai biryani, mutta biriyani
Basmati rice cooked with boiled eggs in an onion, tomato, curd and biryani-masala gravy, with mint and whole spices. A quicker, cheaper biryani made in one pot or a pressure cooker.
The short answer
Egg biryani has about 711 kcal in a regular serving (1 plate, about 560 g), with 21.8 g of protein and 5.6 g of fibre. It rates 2.5/5 (moderate fit) for weight management: it is low in calories for its weight, but a regular serving is a large portion and it is low in protein for its calories.
Reviewed by Deepu Oommen on 6 Nov 2026 · How we review
- Calories per serving
- 711 kcal
- 1 plate (about 560 g)
- For weight management
- 2.5 / 5Rated 2.5 out of 5. Moderate fit for weight management
- Protein and fibre
- 21.8 g · 5.6 g
- per serving
- Brisk walking
- About 2 hr 15 min
- uses similar energy (70 kg adult)
What's in egg biryani?
Raw weights for one serving (1 plate, about 560 g), from the standard recipe
- Ghee, 13 g
- Basmati rice, 123 g
- Ginger, 2 g
- Garlic, 2 g
- Onion, 49 g
- Green chillies, 1 g
- Boiled eggs, 73 g
- Tomato, 32 g
- Mint leaves, 1 g
- Coriander leaves, 1 g
- Curd, 29 g
How is egg biryani made?
Preparation 15 min · Cooking 20 min
- 1Soak the rice for 20 to 30 minutes and drain it. Boil and peel the eggs and make a few cuts on each.
- 2Heat the ghee, fry the whole spices, then the onions and green chillies until golden; add the ginger-garlic paste.
- 3Add tomato, mint, chilli powder, turmeric, salt and curd, and cook until soft and thick.
- 4Stir in the eggs and biryani masala and fry for a few minutes.
- 5Pour in the water, bring it to the boil, add the rice and cook covered on the lowest heat (or for one whistle in a pressure cooker) until the water is absorbed.
- 6Fluff gently and serve.
Egg biryani nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1 plate, about 560 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 711 kcal | 127 kcal |
| Protein | 21.8 g | 3.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 104.2 g | 18.6 g |
| Fat | 21.8 g | 3.9 g |
| Fibre | 5.6 g | 1 g |
Calculated from a standard recipe (based on a recipe by Swasthi's Recipes: Egg Biryani, serves 4) using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values for the raw ingredients, divided by the weight of the cooked dish (1726 g for the whole recipe). Salt and dry spices are left out. The regular serving is the average portion in three chefs' recipes: Swasthi's Recipes, Egg Biryani 432 g, Kunal Kapur, Special Egg Biryani (Dum Anda Biryani) 787 g and Ranveer Brar, Special Egg Biryani 449 g. Food composition: Longvah T, Ananthan R, Bhaskarachary K, Venkaiah K. Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Hyderabad. How we calculate nutrition facts. Home and restaurant versions vary with the oil, rice and portion used.
Is egg biryani good for weight management?
It rates 2.5/5, a moderate fit, because it is low in calories for its weight, but a regular serving is a large portion and it is low in protein for its calories.
- Calories per gram (35% of the rating)1.27 kcal · 80/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25% of the rating)3.1 g · 31/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20% of the rating)0.8 g · 26/100
- Portion (20% of the rating)711 of 550 kcal (main meal) · 21/100
Each part is scored against fixed limits, then weighted. A higher rating does not mean a food causes weight loss. How the rating works
Lighter ways to have egg biryani
- Have a half plate and an extra boiled egg instead of more rice
- Add a big bowl of raita or salad
- Use 1 tablespoon of ghee instead of 3 at home
- Skip the fried onion topping and fried papad
- Add vegetables such as peas and carrots to the rice to fill the plate
Common questions about egg biryani
How many calories are in egg biryani?
About 711 kcal in 1 plate, about 560 g, or 127 kcal per 100 g. A half plate has about 355 kcal.
Is egg biryani good for weight management?
It rates 2.5/5, a moderate fit: it is low in calories for its weight, but a regular serving is a large portion and it is low in protein for its calories. See the lighter ways to have it on this page.
How much protein is in egg biryani?
About 21.8 g in 1 plate, about 560 g, which is 3.1 g for every 100 kcal.
How much walking uses the energy in egg biryani?
About 2 hr 15 min of brisk walking for a 70 kg adult uses similar energy to one regular serving.
Is egg biryani a good choice for weight management?
It has fewer calories than mutton biryani, but most of a plate is still rice and ghee. A half plate with an extra egg and salad gives more protein for the energy.
How many eggs are in a plate?
In this recipe about one egg per plate; asking for an extra egg adds about 75 kcal and 6 g of protein.
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