Eggs Anybody?

Spicy omlette

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon chilly powder
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• Pinch mixed herbs
• A pinch of salt

Method:

1. Heat oil in a small frying pan add chilly powder. Sauté onion over low heat until tender.
2. Add eggs and herbs, cook without stirring, over low heat until set and lightly browned underneath
3. Place pan under preheated grill for 2 minutes or until omelet is set on top. Fold in half to serve.

Or:

1. In a bowl add beaten egg, chopped onion, chilly powder and a pinch of salt
2. Stir well. Heat oil in a small frying pan. Add the ingredients on the frying pan and cook for 2 minutes without stirring.
3. Fold in half to serve

Serves 1

Spiced baked eggs

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• Crushed garlic (2 cloves)
• 1 ½ green capsicum, chopped
• ¼ cup chopped, fresh coriander
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  

Method:

1. Heat oil in a frying pan, sauté onions until tender
2. Add garlic, capsicum and coriander, sauté for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Add eggs, vinegar and cumin. Stir until combined.
4. Bake in moderate heat over until eggs have set

Serves 4

Egg curry (Vindaloo)

Ingredients:

• 6 boiled eggs
• 3 teaspoons oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• Garlic paste (2 cloves)
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 4 fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup water
• 2 teaspoons of curry powder.

Method:

1. Peel eggs and cut in halves lengthways
2. Heat oil in a frying pan, add chopped onion and garlic paste. Sauté onion and until onion is tender. Add curry powder, sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes, lemon juice and water and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add eggs, cook until heated through

Serves 4

Some tips

1. Enjoy cooking and you will develop a passion for it
2. Enjoy experimenting with exotic ingredients
3. Cook a meal for your household members. Get invaluable tips from elders which will increase your knowledge further.
4. Celebrate your friends birthday. Get your friends together and cook a meal for him.