Kerala style Nadan Egg Roast

Here I am after a long summer break.I hope all of you had good fun too.Its school time again and boy is it hot!!!Yesterday my LM came back looking like a tomato her cheeks were red because of the heat.It is very important to keep them hydrated and also nutritious food.Eggs are always high priority on the check list to good food.Not to forget they are super easy to cook and makes a delicious meal everytime.

Caramelised onion and mushroom Frittata/Omelette

Last week after I posted my focaccia recipe i made this omelette/frittata the next day. Frittata is an Italian egg based dish similar to the omelette but with extra added vegetables, meat and cheese(source : wiki).

Peas and egg curry

The pea season is almost over yes they are available in plenty during the winter months, they are so easy and tasty as well.I stored two zipper bags full of them last year in the freezer and I was surprised at how handy they were at times!

This is one such easy curry to go with your breads.

Egg fried rice

I have some days when i feel like eating something simple out of a bowl and this simple egg fried rice is just perfect to sit on the couch in front of the tv and eat spoon after spoon of yummy good food.

This rice is a quick fix fare and also we know its healthy.I don't use any long grain rice but just the normal everyday boiled rice and it turns out just fine  wonderfully good.

These days I hardly get time to sit and compose a post in peace because i have to keep watching out if the baby will come running to pull the laptop.

Lets get to the recipe quickly then.

  

Preparation time : 30 minutes (cooking time + mixing time)

You need

Cooked rice 1 cup

Eggs 2

Garlic pods 3 chopped finely or grated

Vegetables chopped - 1 cup- carrots, cabbage, capsicum, beans (in any ratio you like)

Salt to taste

Pepper 1 tsp

Stock cube 1 (optional)

Oil 2-3 tablespoons

• Keep the rice ready.While mixing the vegetables and egg if the rice has been cooled down then the rice wouldn't stick or break.
• In a wide pan, wok, add oil, add the garlic and then the chopped vegetables else the garlic will burn.
• Add salt enough for the vegetables and allow to cook.
• Once they are cooked, add the stock cube let it break down.
• Add the cooked rice and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Push the rice to one side or move it onto another dish, adding a little oil break eggs into the pan and scramble it add salt and pepper to the eggs.
• Once the eggs are completely scrambled mix the rice and vegetables mix.Stir until well mixed.

• Enjoy hot egg fried rice with a cup of cold juice and a good movie on tv :)

Egg fried rice

I have some days when i feel like eating something simple out of a bowl and this simple egg fried rice is just perfect to sit on the couch in front of the tv and eat spoon after spoon of yummy good food.

Capsicum Scrambled eggs /Egg burji with capsicum

Eggs and bread are one incredible combination.On days when I am super lazy or just fancy having a good lunch I have bread and my favourite egg burji.Try adding a few slices of capsicum it just gives those eggs that incredible flavour I love.

I make this quick side dish for chapathis usually on mondays when I just can't drag myself off the bed.

Scrambled eggs aren't rocket science I know everyone makes them and everyone has their own favourite way to cook eggs.This one I like especially with bread and a tall glass of orange juice for lunch :) I have to be in bed but I'm thinking of egg burji on a toasted slice of bread now.

Preparation time - 15 minutes

Serves one generously

You need

Eggs 1 

Onion 1 medium chopped finely

Tomato 1 small chopped finely

Capsicum a small piece or large as you like chopped finely

Curry leaves 4-5

Cilantro few 

Oil 1 tablespoon

Salt to taste

CHilli powder 1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp

• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds,curryleaves, onions saute till transparent.
• Add tomato and cook until done.Next add the capsicum.
• Once the capsicum is tender add salt and chilli powder.
• Break the egg into the pan and stir vigorously until the egg is nice and dry.
• Turn off the heat once the egg is all done.
• Sprinkle chopped cilantro leaves.

Enjoy delicious scrambled eggs with bread :)

Capsicum Scrambled eggs /Egg burji with capsicum

Eggs and bread are one incredible combination.On days when I am super lazy or just fancy having a good lunch I have bread and my favourite egg burji.Try adding a few slices of capsicum it just gives those eggs that incredible flavour I love.

Spicy Egg kurma

Eggs are always life savers.Apart from the fact that they are tasty in any form they are too versatile too.I love trying to make new dishes with eggs.This is one such gravy that turned out super good!

You need

Hard boiled eggs 2 cut into round slices

Onion 1 large sliced finely

Tomato 2 medium chopped

Curry leaves 2 sprigs
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Fennel/saunf/sombu 1 tsp
Coconut oil 2 tablespoons
Ginger 1 inch piece
Garlic 5-6 pods

Dhaniya powder 1 tsp
Chilli powder 1/2 tsp or more
Green chilli 2nos
To grind to a fine paste
Whole spices - 2 cardamoms and an inch sized piece of cinnamon
Coconut 1 tablespoon
Cashew nuts 5 nos

• In a pan, heat coconut oil, add the fennel seeds and mustard seeds, green chillies once it pops add the curry leaves.
• Add the onions let it saute well until soft.
• Crush the ginger garlic roughly or in a mixer.
• Add tomatoes and let it saute well until you get a smooth gravy mix.
• Add dhaniya powder and chilli powders and cook until raw smell goes away.
• Add salt to taste and turmeric powder.
• Add the eggs.
• Add the ground paste and check for salt again.Spoon gravy over eggs and don't stir anymore.
• After it simmers for 5 minutes turn off the heat.
• Add some curry leaves to garnish.

Spicy egg kurma is ready to be served with any breads,rotis or parottas :)

Spicy Egg kurma

Eggs are always life savers.Apart from the fact that they are tasty in any form they are too versatile too.I love trying to make new dishes with eggs.This is one such gravy that turned out super good!

Chettinad style Egg curry/kuzhambu

Its so difficult to wake up on weekends and to cook don't even ask.Thats when i thought of making this curry and my ghee rice with some ready made coconut milk powder.What a breeze of a lunch it was!

I saw this recipe at Jay's Tasty Appetite and i immediately wanted to try it out.The most difficult part in this meal would have been to squeeze some fresh coconut milk but since i used ready made powdered coconut milk it was simple.

You need

Hard boiled eggs 3
Baby onions 10 nos
Tomato 1 small
Tamarind 1 small lime sized ball
Coriander/dhaniya powder 1 tsp
Chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Pepper corns 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp
Green chilli 1 slit
Garam masala whole - cloves, cardamom, cinnamon 2 each
Salt to taste

To temper

Oil 1 tablespoon
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Mustard seeds 1 tsp

• Heat pan add a little oil and roast the whole spices, pepper corns,cumin seeds and add the onions and fry well too.Once the onions are brown, add tomato and roast well.
• Turn off the heat and add the dhaniya powder and chilli powders.
• Let this cool and grind to a smooth paste.
• Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and curry leaves,Add ginger garlic paste and green chillies.
• Now add the ground onion masala paste and cook it well.
• Add the tamarind water and let the raw smells go away.
• Check for salt and add turmeric powder
• Add the hard boiled eggs.Pricking them with a fork will help some spices to get into the eggs.

• Serve hot with ghee rice or chapathis.

Chettinad style Egg curry/kuzhambu

Its so difficult to wake up on weekends and to cook don't even ask.Thats when i thought of making this curry and my ghee rice with some ready made coconut milk powder.What a breeze of a lunch it was!

Masala Eggs

I just realised while making this dish that i haven;t a single egg recipe post on the blog yet!!!Surprising!Eggs come to my rescue when I haven't chopped any vegetables for lunch and I hate chopping first thing in the morning.They are really versatile and yea everyone knows how delicious and proteinous they are and ofcourse bakers know what magic eggs can create!!

My mil usually makes this recipe a quick toss to the hard boiled eggs.I feel eggs are already yummy why give them a make-over?I knew the answer to that when i made them last weekend :)

Preparation time : 5 mins+ eggs cooking time

Serves 2

You need

Hard boiled eggs 2 sliced in quarters

Oil 2 tsp

Mustard seeds 1 tsp

Curry leaves a few 

Red chilli powder 1 tsp

Turmeric/haldi powder 1/4 tsp

Rice flour 2 tsp

Water 2 tablespoons

Lime juice few drops

• Peel and cut the eggs into wedges.Now add the masala powders - haldi, red chilli powder, and rice flour with salt and lemon juice - mix well.Add a little water if needed so the masala coats the eggs.
• Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard,curryleaves and let it pop.Add the eggs and a little water so the pan heat reduces a bit.

• Toss the eggs until the water is completely gone and the spices nicely coat the eggs.
• Serve hot as it is or with steamed rice and curry or any variety rices like here and here.

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Masala Eggs

I just realised while making this dish that i haven;t a single egg recipe post on the blog yet!!!Surprising!Eggs come to my rescue when I haven't chopped any vegetables for lunch and I hate chopping first thing in the morning.They are really versatile and yea everyone knows how delicious and proteinous they are and ofcourse bakers know what magic eggs can create!!