Special Egg Rice
Summary
- This quick and easy Special Egg Rice recipe is perfect for a flavorful meal. Made with common household ingredients like cooked rice, eggs, onions, tomatoes, and capsicum, it's seasoned with a homemade garam masala for an authentic taste. Serve it hot with tomato ketchup for a delicious experience.
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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Cooked Sonamasoori Rice 1 bowl (approx. 250g)
- Onion 1 large (sliced)
- Tomato 2 (diced)
- Capsicum (Green Bell Pepper) 1 (chopped)
- Green Chilli 3-4 small (slit)
- Curry Leaves a few sprigs
- Spring Onion 1 bowl (chopped, white and green parts)
- Ginger 1 tbsp (chopped)
- Garlic 1 tbsp (chopped)
- Coriander Leaves 2 tbsp (chopped)
- Homemade Garam Masala (1 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 small cardamom, 1 cinnamon stick, 2-3 cloves - dry roasted and ground) 2 tsp
- Chilli Powder 4 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Sunflower Oil 2 tbsp
- Ghee 2 tsp
- Eggs 3
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Wok
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
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.
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Heat Oil and Ghee
Heat 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil and 2 teaspoons of ghee in a pan or wok over high flame.
Step 2: Sauté Aromatics
Once the oil is hot, add chopped ginger and garlic. Fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add Onions, Green Chillies, and Curry Leaves
Add the sliced onions to the pan. Fry until they become light brown and slightly translucent. Then, add the green chilies and curry leaves and continue to fry for about .
Step 4: Add Tomatoes and Spices
Add the tomatoes and fry until they soften. Next, add the homemade garam masala and chili powder. Mix well and cook until the spices are fragrant and the oil starts to separate from the mixture, about .
Step 5: Add Capsicum and Salt
Add the chopped capsicum (green bell pepper) and fry for until it's slightly tender-crisp. Add salt to taste and mix thoroughly.
Step 6: Scramble Eggs
Crack 3 eggs directly into the pan with the vegetable and spice mixture. Immediately start mixing and scrambling the eggs until they are fully cooked and well combined with the masala.
Step 7: Cover and Cook
Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for on medium-low heat. This allows the eggs to cook completely and the flavors to meld.
Step 8: Add Spring Onion and Coriander
Uncover the pan and stir. Add the chopped spring onion (white and green parts) and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
Step 9: Combine with Rice
Add the cooked Sonamasoori rice to the pan. Add a little more salt if needed, as the rice was added. Mix everything thoroughly until the rice is evenly coated with the egg masala.
Step 10: Serve
Once mixed, the Special Egg Rice is ready. Serve hot, optionally with a side of tomato ketchup and garnished with a few fresh spring onion pieces and coriander leaves.
Pro Tips
• Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
• Using leftover cooked rice can give a better texture.
• Basmati rice can be used as an alternative to Sonamasoori rice.
Variations
• Add other vegetables like carrots, peas, or corn for more nutrition and flavor.
• For a non-egg version, you can replace eggs with paneer or tofu.
Storage & Leftovers
How to keep what you don't finish — pulled straight from the recipe.
- Store
Using leftover cooked rice can give a better texture.
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