Sharjah witnessed the biggest book fair ever in November last year and I had decided to go with a string budget to ensure that I don
‘t buy much books – read cookbooks!!! Surprisingly, my HD joined in along with the kids and I was so happy that I was having my cashier around! 😉 While he browsed through the books, I left the kids with him – yes, they are more happy and disciplined with their abba than with their ummi – and went for a round and this particular book caught my attention. I had heard big about it and just went through the book, then decided that I had to buy it.
It was ignored for a couple of months, then I pulled it out and tried the Chettinad Egg Curry, as per the exact quantities as mentioned, and boy, I was absolutely disappointed. The curry in the picture looked so creamy and what I got was a watery mess!!! After this incident, I was kind of wary about going back to this book. Then I made this egg curry. Having gained some wisdom from the last goof up, I ensured I didn’t pour the same amount of water as mentioned in the book. This time, it came out perfect, and that’s why I am sharing it here!!! 🙂
Moral of the story: Do not pour the same amount of water as mentioned in any recipe. Pour half or even 1/4th and add additional water if required, later!!! 🙂
Egg Omelette Curry
Ingredients
- For the omelette:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 meduim onion sliced finely
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper powder to taste
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- For masala:
- 3 tbsp grated coconut
- 1 1/2 tbsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 3/4 tsp garam masala
- 3 tablespoon water
- For the curry:
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 meduim onion sliced thinly
- 3 green chillies slit midway
- Salt to taste
- 2 to matoes sliced
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 500 ml water
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients for the omelette and fry it in the oil.
- Slice into square pieces when cool and set aside.
- Grind the ingredients for the masala and keep aside.
- Heat your saucepan and pour the oil. Once oil heats, add the onions, green chillies and salt and saute till slightly browned.
- Add the ground paste and fry for 2 minutes or till the raw smell goes away.
- Add in the tomatoes and vinegar and cook till the tomatoes get smashed.
- Add the water and simmer for 10 minutes till the mixture slightly thickens. Adjust the salt.
- Add the cut omelette peices and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve warm.
So new to me n it looks awesome dear
thank u so much sireesha…
you found a good moral with water into cooking ;)….lovely recipe i never knew i could make my omelet to curry too….hmmm will my egg freak hubby let me cook this because am sure omelet itself is so rich in your recipe that he wont let me finish the gravy cooking.
the recipe was featured as a malabar recipe in the book, i never knew about it!!! 😉 regarding the omelet, i fried it and hid it away, as my younger one loves to have it… hehe…
love omelette curry. my mom use to make it for us often. your version looks delicious.
thank u so much sebeena… 🙂
Superb curry will be awesome with rice
thank u so much priya… 🙂
Lovely curry! Looks so delicious!
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thank u so much rita… 🙂
so new to me and it looks superb 🙂
thank u so much saranya… 🙂
Looks super delicious, yes as you say sometimes not being obedient to the recipe helps us in a good way 😉
thank u so much divya… i guess this is what is called "read between the lines"!!! 😉
Delicious curry…yummy..
thank u so much shabna… 🙂
Looks very delicious…. 🙂
thank u so much helen… 🙂
very tempting curry..
thank u so much…
this is awesome dear..
thank u so much ruxana… 🙂
Yum!! Perfect for breakfast with appam or chapathi 🙂
thank u so much dear… 🙂
Good curry . I agree that our eye measurement works better than to follow the exact ones in book . Thanks for sharing this recipe
http://www.followfoodiee.com/2010/12/ivy-gourd-stir-frykovaikkaitindora.html
thank u so much dear… 🙂
The curry looks so good Rafeeda 🙂 Never had an omelette curry. Must try out some time 🙂
thank u so much, priya… do let me know if you try it… 🙂
ahh ha.. new one… sounds rich.. Must say a gud side dish for chapathis rite??
yes chitra… perfect for chapathi! thank u so much… 🙂
yum yum, this looks absolutely fingerlicking
thank u so much swasthi… 🙂
this looks absolutely gorgeous…
thank u so much divya… 🙂
Hi Rafeeda, interesting recipe but it sure look yummylicios. Great to eat with any rotis. Thanks for sharing.
Have a wonderful week ahead,regards.
thank u so much amelia… wish u the same as well… 🙂
Obsession with cookbooks is the right track for a food blogger :))
oh… shavathi kuthalle, meena… 😉
This looks brilliant! In our house, egg roast always fares well, so next time I will swap it wth this egg recipe, thank u Rafeeda!
thank u so much jehanne… 🙂
i do dis in d same way.n omlette is fav too…neat n clear explanation vth nice cliks rafeeda
thank u so much usha… 🙂
Yummyilicious and fingerlicking curry, love to enjoy with a bowl of rice.
thank u so much priyaji… 🙂
My fav way of making eggs curry! Mouthwatering dear ;))))
thank u so much sri darling… 🙂
yummy, love this food
thank u buret…
Happy to pass on the Liebster Award…!! 🙂
thank u so much rita… would look into it… 🙂
looks delicious.. nice clicks and explanation..
thank u so much sona… 🙂
delicious curry…nice to read your story….
thank u so much jeya… 🙂
nice…different recipe 🙂
thank u so much… 🙂
now thats a great idea 😀 well done sis
thank u so much sitara… 🙂