Tamota per Eedu

Tamota per Eedu

Tamota per Eedu

Eggs cooked over a spicy tomato base, a hearty and flavorful Parsi dish typically served for breakfast or lunch.

Cuisines

Parsi

Best for

Breakfast Lunch

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

oil 3 tablespoons Oil
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , grated
Tomato 2 medium Tomato , chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
salt Salt , to taste
Egg 4 Egg
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  3. 3 Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for another minute.
  4. 4 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil starts to separate.
  5. 5 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt.
  6. 6 Cook the spice mixture for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
  7. 7 Make four small wells in the tomato mixture and crack an egg into each well.
  8. 8 Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the eggs are set to your liking.
  9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a spicier version, add chopped green chilies along with the tomatoes.