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40 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

2 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~430 kcal

Spicy Level

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Sauté Aromatics

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add 1/4 teaspoon of fennel seeds, 1 green chili, and some curry leaves. Then add 1 fine sliced onion and fry for until it starts to soften.

  2. Add Ginger Garlic Paste and Spices

    Add 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste to the pan and fry until the raw smell disappears. Next, add 3/4 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1/4 teaspoon of garam masala, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of dry fenugreek leaf. Mix well to combine all the spices.

  3. Cook Tomatoes

    Add 1 fine chopped tomato to the pan. Mix it with the spices and cover the pan. Cook until the tomatoes become soft.

  4. Add Rice and Water

    Add 1/2 cup of rice, which has been soaked for , to the pan. Mix it thoroughly with the tomato and spice mixture. Pour in 1 cup of water and stir gently.

  5. Cook Rice

    Cover the pan and cook the rice on a low flame for . This allows the rice to absorb the flavors and partially cook.

  6. Add Eggs and Finish Cooking

    Carefully crack 3 eggs directly onto the partially cooked rice. Cover the pan again and cook on a low flame for another , or until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness and the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.

  7. Serve

    Once cooked, gently scoop out the egg rice onto a plate and serve hot.

Before You Cook

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  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
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  • Add Rice and Water30 minutes

    Add 1/2 cup of rice, which has been soaked for 30 minutes, to the pan. Mix it thoroughly with the tomato and spice mixture. Pour in 1 cup of water and stir gently.

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