Akuri
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Soft, creamy Parsi scrambled eggs with onion, tomato, green chilli and coriander.
Region: Parsi community of Gujarat and MumbaiOccasion: BreakfastTime: 15 minServes: 2Eggetarian
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp ghee or butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- ½ tsp grated ginger
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp red chilli powder
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander
- Salt to taste
Method
- Beat the eggs with milk and salt.
- Heat the ghee and cook the onion until soft. Add ginger, chilli and tomato and cook for 2 minutes, then the turmeric and chilli powder.
- Lower the heat and pour in the eggs.
- Stir slowly and continuously so the eggs set into soft, creamy curds. Take off the heat while still moist.
- Stir in the coriander and serve with pav or toast.
History
Eggs are much loved in Parsi cooking, which has many 'eggs on' dishes; akuri is the best known of them.
Significance
It is the classic Sunday breakfast of Parsi homes in Gujarat and Mumbai.