By: Toshita Sahni
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Akuri is a Parsi scrambled egg dish that you can easily make at home. It has an irresistible flavour derived from spices and a distinctively soft, runny texture.
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Ahead of Parsi New Year 2025, we bring you a quick and easy recipe for this beloved Parsi egg dish. Check it out here:
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4 eggs
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp asafoetida
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, finely chopped
2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
2 green chillies, finely chopped
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
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Whisk the eggs well with the milk and pepper. Keep aside.
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Heat the oil in a non-stick pan on medium heat. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Then add the garlic and onion. Saute until the onions begin to change colour.
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Next, add the chopped green chillies, tomato and 1 tbsp coriander leaves. Mix for a minute before adding the turmeric powder, chilli powder, and salt.
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Lower the heat and pour the whisked egg mixture into the pan. Toss and add butter. Cook for 2 minutes – combine the ingredients well, but keep the eggs runny.
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Garnish the eggs with the remaining coriander leaves. Serve the akuri hot with buttered pav, toasted bread slices or even rotis.
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