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

Recipe

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

Ingredients

3 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
salt to taste
4 eggs
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, 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.