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Akuri Recipe (Parsi-style Scrambled Eggs)
Akuri is a Parsi-style scrambled eggs recipe flavored with turmeric, chili, tomatoes, onion, and fresh herbs like cilantro. The eggs are cooked quickly with a spiced vegetable mix resulting in soft, moist scrambled eggs with a savory and mildly spicy taste. Served traditionally with toasted sourdough bread and optional grilled tomato, this dish makes for a flavorful breakfast or light meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
277 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Indian, Persian
Ingredients
- 4 egg large
- 1 tomato medium size
- 1 finger chilli very finely chopped, green
- cilantro finely chopped, fresh, about 10 sprigs
- ½ red onion , finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric ground
- pinch chilli powder , or more to taste (I used deggi mirch chilli powder)
- ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
To Serve (Optional)
- 2 lices sourdough bread toasted
- butter , for spreading
- cilantro leaves for garnish
- tomato grilled, halves
Instructions
- Things happen very quickly once the eggs hit the pan. So, be sure to have your toast and any other accompaniments ready before you start cooking.
- Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Cut the tomato in half, scoop out the seeds and discard. Finely chop the flesh and add to a mixing bowl along with the chopped chilli, cilantro, and red onion. Add the turmeric, chilli powder and salt. Then mix well.
- Heat a large frying pan or skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the base. When the oil is hot, tip in the tomato onion mix, Let the mixture sizzle for a minute, stirring often to ensure nothing burns.
- Add the whisked eggs and mix well. Count to five, then mix again. Repeat this, until the eggs are just cooked and still very soft. Remove your pan from the heat.
- Butter your toasted bread, and pile the eggs on top. Serve immediately, scattered with a few cilantro leaves.
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Notes
- Use a fleshy tomato like San Marzano or Roma for the scramble.
- Prepare toast and any sides before cooking the eggs as they cook quickly.
- Grilled tomatoes can be made by broiling tomato halves with olive oil and salt for 10 minutes or searing in a pan.
- This recipe is adapted from the Dishoom cookbook, capturing the authentic Parsi style of Akuri.
Nutrition Information
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
327mg
(109%)
Sodium
788mg
(33%)
Potassium
346mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1325IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 327mg | 109% |
| Sodium | 788mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1325IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.