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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

  1. Beat the eggs with milk and salt.
  2. 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.
  3. Lower the heat and pour in the eggs.
  4. Stir slowly and continuously so the eggs set into soft, creamy curds. Take off the heat while still moist.
  5. 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.