Aditi Rao Hydari’s Hyderabadi Khagina Recipe: Try Her Favourite Breakfast in 5 Easy Steps

Bollywood actor Aditi Rao Hydari shares her favourite breakfast recipe – Hyderabadi Khagina. Learn how to make this simple, flavour-packed egg dish with her spicy garlic twist, step-by-step method.
  • Amit Diwan
  • Editorial
  • Updated - 2025-06-06, 09:19 IST
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Bollywood actor Aditi Rao Hydari recently revealed her go-to morning dish, Hyderabadi Khagina, a flavourful South Indian-style spiced scrambled egg preparation that’s quick, comforting, and perfect for any day of the week.

Known for her elegance and love for authentic Hyderabadi cuisine, Aditi shared a fun and honest version of this egg dish, saying it’s "wholesome, quick, and simple to make." Let’s walk you through how to recreate Aditi Rao Hydari’s Hyderabadi Khagina — from the base to her signature ellipaya karam (garlicky spice mix).

We’ve recreated her recipe so you can taste a bit of star-powered comfort at home.

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How to Make Hyderabadi Khagina – Step-by-Step

  • Step 1: Heat a tablespoon of oil or ghee in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add ginger garlic paste, followed by chopped onions and green chillies. Sauté until the onions turn translucent and slightly golden at the edges.
  • Step 2: Crack open 3–4 eggs directly into the pan over the sautéed mixture. Keep the yolks intact if you prefer a soft centre, but as per Aditi’s style, cook them well with no runny yolks. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat until eggs are fully done.
  • Step 3: In a small grinder or mortar-pestle, grind together garlic cloves, red chilli powder, and salt until you get a coarse paste. This is the star of the dish – the Hyderabadi touch Aditi loves.
  • Step 4: Once the eggs are done, gently spoon the ellipaya karam on top. You can mix it into the eggs or leave it on top for a more intense flavour punch.
  • Step 5: Finish off with a sprinkle of fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti, paratha, or toast for a filling breakfast.

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Learn how to make Hyderabadi Khagina
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  • Total Time :25 min
  • Preparation Time : 10 min
  • Cooking Time : 15 min
  • Servings : 2
  • Cooking Level : Medium
  • Course: Breakfast
  • Calories: 250
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Author: Amit Diwan

Ingredients

  • 3–4 eggs
  • 1 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2–3 green chillies
  • Chopped coriander leaves
  • For Ellipaya Karam
  • 4–5 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste

Step

  • Step 1 :

    Heat a tablespoon of oil or ghee in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add ginger garlic paste, followed by

  • Step 2 :

    Crack open 3–4 eggs directly into the pan over the sautéed mixture. Keep the yolks intact if you prefer a soft center, but as per Aditi’s style, cook them well with no runny yolks. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat until eggs are fully done.

  • Step 3 :

    In a small grinder or mortar-pestle, grind together garlic cloves, red chilli powder, and salt until you get a coarse paste. This is the star of the dish – the Hyderabadi touch Aditi loves.

  • Step 4 :

    Once the eggs are done, gently spoon the ellipaya karam on top. You can mix it into the eggs or leave it on top for a more intense flavour punch.

  • Step 5 :

    Finish off with a sprinkle of fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti, paratha, or toast for a filling breakfast.