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Akuri (Parsi Eggs)

Akuri is one of the best ways to start your day. A lightly spiced, fragrant scrambled eggs - Indian style. The Parsi community of India LOVE eggs and it's evident why in this amazing breakfast dish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 295 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp ghee or oil
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 4 curry leaves (fresh)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 spring onions (finely sliced)
  • 1 tsp ginger (minced)
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ¼ tsp chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 tomato (diced)
  • 4 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 lime (cut into wedges)(optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a frying pan, over a medium heat, heat the ghee/oil until hot. Add the cumin seeds, curry leaves, pepper and salt and let them sizzle for 30 seconds.Add the spring onion, ginger and chilli and fry for about 1 minute.Add the turmeric, chilli powder and coriander powder and sizzle for 30 seconds.Pour in the eggs and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to create a soft scramble. Just before it's fully set, Stir in the tomato and cilantro and then remove from the heat.Serve immediately.Serve with chapati or crusty breads and squeeze over lime if you like.

Notes

  • In Mumbai, at a restaurant called Monties, I ate the most spectacular version of Akuri (Parsi eggs) that featured ground/minced lamb. I've made these at home using this recipe, only adding about 1/2 cup ground lamb at the same stage as the onion/ginger and cooking for 4-5 minutes...  I then follow the recipe to finish the eggs. It's a super splendid variation of Parsi eggs.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 295kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 510mg (170%) Sodium 784mg (33%) Potassium 468mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1762IU (35%) Vitamin C 93mg (103%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295

% Daily Value*

Calories 295kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 510mg 170%
Sodium 784mg 33%
Potassium 468mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1762IU 35%
Vitamin C 93mg 103%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.