Egg and vegetable pulao with hard-boiled eggs

Name: Egg and vegetable pulao with hard-boiled eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 portions

A one-pot pan-Indian pulao of rice and mixed vegetables topped with hard-boiled eggs — a simple, filling meal for a tired evening.

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Only swaps that keep this recipe pregnancy-safe are offered. Allergen information below updates when you choose one.

Ingredient unavailable: use brown basmati rice instead of basmati riceIncrease cooking water slightly and simmer a little longer.

For 3 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Step 1. Place the eggs in a pan of water, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes until the yolk is fully set. Cool, peel and halve.
Step 2. Heat the ghee in a heavy pan and fry the whole spices and onion until golden.
Step 3. Add the ginger-garlic paste and mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
Step 4. Add the rice and 3 cups (about 720 ml) water, bring to the boil, then cover and simmer on low for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and water absorbed.
Step 5. Fluff the rice, top with the halved eggs and serve hot.

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

In pregnancy, cook eggs until the white and yolk are completely set, and cook chicken, mutton and fish right through until piping hot.
Use pasteurised milk, or boil loose milk and cool it before use; choose curd and paneer made from pasteurised or boiled milk.
Wash all vegetables and fruit in clean running water, and use safe drinking water for cooking, soaking and drinking.
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours (within one hour in hot weather), store cooked rice cold and reheat once until piping hot throughout.
Avoid raw or lightly cooked sprouts in pregnancy — cook sprouts thoroughly before eating.
No alcohol is used in this recipe.
Boil eggs until the white and yolk are completely set before adding to the pulao.

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Maternal nutrition — guidance for pregnant women — Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, reviewed 10 September 2026
Safe food practices at home — Pink Book — Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), reviewed 10 September 2026