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EGG RICE

A quick, gluten free egg based rice dish that is simply spiced and perfect for weeknight dinners or packed lunches
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, street food
Keyword: dinner, egg, egg rice, entree, gluten free, lunch
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 785kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1 small tomato finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 4 cups Cooked white rice Cooled
  • salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro leaves chopped for garnishing

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan and temper with minced garlic and green chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  • Add the chopped onion with a little salt, mix well. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until the onions are cooked, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, mix well. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the beaten eggs, keep stirring until the eggs are scrambled, for a couple minutes.
  • Add the turmeric and garam masala and mix well.
  • Finally, add the rice, season with salt and mix well.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and serve hot.

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Notes

1. Take care to not overcook the eggs.
2. Adjust the quantity of chilies to suit your taste preference.
3. I have used long grained basmati rice for this recipe.