Indian Chile Eggs Recipe

Name: Indian Chile Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee); 3 fresh green finger-type chiles or 4 green jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped; 6 scallions, chopped; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 large ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves; 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 medium-size tomato, cut into wedges, for garnish; Fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

6 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)
3 fresh green finger-type chiles or 4 green jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped
6 scallions, chopped
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 large ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 medium-size tomato, cut into wedges, for garnish
Fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves, for garnish

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In a medium-size bowl, beat the eggs with the cumin and salt and pepper.
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In a large nonstick skillet, melt the clarified butter over medium heat, then cook the chiles, scallions, and ginger until soft, about 3 minutes, stirring.
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Add the tomato, coriander, and turmeric and cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
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Add the eggs and cook on medium heat until congealed but not dry, about 3 minutes, lifting them gently and turning them with a rubber spatula.
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Once they have congealed, transfer them to a serving platter and garnish with the tomato wedges and coriander leaves.
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Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large eggs, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee), and more.

Yes, Indian Chile Eggs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Indian Chile Eggs

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