I still remember the first time I had Andhra-style egg rice at a friend’s place.
The aroma hit me the second I walked into the kitchen, and the taste was even better.
It was a busy day, and this dish came together in no time—comfort food that didn’t require too much fuss but tasted like it did. It’s one of those dishes that is perfect for busy days or even lazy weekends.
You know, when you want something flavorful but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
Let me walk you through how you can make this savory and spicy egg rice too!
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Andhra Style Egg Rice
Description
Andhra Style Egg Rice is a spicy, flavorful one-pot dish that combines fluffy rice with scrambled eggs, aromatic spices, and the bold flavors of Andhra cuisine. Cooked with a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, onions, and a touch of ginger-garlic paste, the dish gets its signature heat and depth from red chili powder and garam masala. The scrambled eggs are folded into the rice, allowing the spices to coat each grain, making it both comforting and fiery. Garnished with fresh coriander leaves, this dish is a quick, satisfying meal often enjoyed with raita or pickle for an extra kick.
Ingredients
To Make Egg Rice
To Make Masala Powder
Instructions
Prep Work
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Prepare the Masala Powder
Dry roast the peppercorns, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Once roasted, grind them into a fine powder. This masala is the magic behind the flavor of this dish and can be stored for a couple of months
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Prep the Ingredients
Chop the onions, tomatoes, and green chilies. Crack open the eggs and keep them ready. We’ll need fresh, hot cooked rice—either from the same day or leftover works just fine!
Method
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Sauté the Aromatics
Heat the oil in a pan. Once hot, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the green chilies, onion, and curry leaves, and sauté until the onions are soft & golden brown.
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Add the Tomatoes & Spices
Toss in the chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Let it cook down to a nice mushy consistency.
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Stir in the Ground Masala
Now, pour in the ground masala. Stir it in well, and allow it to cook for a minute. This is where the magic happens—this masala really brings the dish to life!
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Adjust Seasoning & Prepare for Eggs
Adjust the salt and seasoning according to your taste and create well in the mix (create gap in the center of the mix) and add little oil..
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Scramble the Eggs
Push everything to the side of the pan, and in the center space, scramble your eggs.For seasoning add pepper powder and salt in the egg,after one minute. Gently mix them into the masala.
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Cook the Egg Masala
Keep the flame on low. Cook the egg masala for 2 minutes and increase the flame to medium.
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Add Extra Masala Powder
Add a little bit of masala powder.You can store the excess masala powder in an airtight jar.Use ever you want.
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Mix in the Rice
Add your cooked rice and give everything a good toss. Make sure every grain of rice is coated in the masala and eggs.
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Garnish & Serve
Garnish with spring onions or coriander leaves for a fresh crunch. Let the rice sit for a couple of minutes to allow all the flavors to mix together.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 5g25%
- Trans Fat 3g
- Cholesterol 10mg4%
- Sodium 850mg36%
- Potassium 250mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Dietary Fiber 3.5g15%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 8g16%
- Calcium 50 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
