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Quail is a game bird available in the US,It is also called as Kamzu Pitta in Telugu.This recipe uses the Quail eggs soft boiled and battered and deep fried.Truly a delicacy.Preparation time:25 minutesServes:10Ingredients:3 tablespoons all purpose flour+2 tablespoon for coating1/2 cup milk1 tablespoon butter1/3 cup panko bread crumbssalt to taste10 quail eggsoil for deep frying1/2... Continue Reading →
Preparation time:20 minutesServes:4Ingredients:4 eggs1 cup chopped onions1 chayote chopped1 Tomato diced1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds1 teaspoon chana dal1 teaspoon urad dal1 spring curry leaves3 green chillies minced1 teaspoon ginger garlic pastesalt to taste2 teaspoon oil1/2 teaspoon coriander powder1/2 teaspoon red chili powder( optional)Procedure:1.Heat oil in the pan,add chana dal and urad dal and let brown lightly,add... Continue Reading →
This dish is a stir fried egg and broccoli preparation tempered with Indian spices, served with rice or roti.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:4Ingredients:4 eggs1 cup chopped onions2 cup chopped broccoli1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds1 teaspoon chana dal1 teaspoon urad dal1 spring curry leaves3 green chillies minced3 garlic cloves mincedsalt to taste2 1/2 tsp oil1/2 teaspoon coriander powder1/2... Continue Reading →
You will need a skillet or a baking dish for cooking a frittata. A frittata is of spanish origin made with beaten eggs and some kind of meat,cheese or vegetables. This is a healthier version of the traditional frittata.Preparation time:20-25 minutesServes:4Ingredients:1 teaspoon Olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt adjust as per your taste1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper1... Continue Reading →
This is a recipe for a quick fix sandwich.Preparation time:10 minuteServes:2Ingredients1 medium avocado, pitted and peeled2 tablespoons yogurt or greek yogurt1/2 teaspoons lemon juice2 hard-boiled eggs1 tablespoon spring onions1 tablespoon basil pesto(optional)Salt and black pepper, to tasteProcedure:1.In a grinder blend the sping onions,basil pesto and yogurt with some salt.2.Coarsely mash the avocado in a bowl.3.Add... Continue Reading →
Kurma is a nut or coconut based gravy made as an accompaniment for eggs , chicken or vegetables.This dish is served with Pulao or Biryani Dishes or Rice or Roti.Preparation time:40 minutesServing:6Ingredients:Eggs 6Onions 2 Medium sizeTomatoes 2 Medium sizeCashew paste 1/4 cupgreen chili 6oil 1 tablespoonGinger garlic paste 1 teaspoonegg masala or garam masala 1... Continue Reading →
We all must have faced that dreaded moments where the egg either gets overcooked or undercooked or the shell doesn't peel off properly.Im sharing a fool proof method to get the perfectly boiled eggs. Ingredients: Eggs 1 teaspoon oil Water Procedure: 1.Bring the water to a bubbling boil in a deep bottom dish,add oil to it.... Continue Reading →
A very simple Breakfast preparation with eggs served with avocado and toast.Preparation time:10 minutesServing:1Ingredients:1/4 cup onion,finely chopped1/4 cup red pepper,finely chopped2 eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute or 1/2 cup egg white1 tablespoon milk1 pinch salt1 pinch ground black pepper or your favorite seasoning1 spray olive oil1 tablespoon Cheese(optional)Procedure:1.On a medium flame,spray a pan with... Continue Reading →
Egg muffins can be made with pretty much any vegetable.Here I have used tomatoes,onions and spinach.You can also use bell peppers,mushrooms,broccoli,cheese to make these.Preparation time: 30 minutesServing: 24 mini muffinsIngredients8 eggs1/4 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes1/4 cup chopped spinach2 pinches oregano(optional)1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp your favorite seasoning like chili pepper, Cajun, black pepper... Continue Reading →
My husband loves Eggs, so I give him an omelet every morning along with cereal. I make different variations of eggs for him to not feel bored of his daily omelet.I use an egg substitute or egg white to avoid the cholesterol in eggs daily.Preparation time: 5 minutesServing: 1Ingredients:Tofu-1 tablespoon finely choppedOnions-1 tablespoon finely choppedEggs-2 well beatenOil-1/2... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 