
Andhra Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs to start your day.
Ingredients
- 4-5 large or extra-large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp raw sesame oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped shallots
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 2 green cayenne chilis seeded and minced
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 2 to matoes cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Beat the eggs lightly in a bowl, and whisk or stir in the salt.
- Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the oil and when it is hot, add shallots, ginger, garlic, chilis and turmeric and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and fry for 2-3 minutes, until they are softened.
- Add the eggs and swirl and tilt the skillet to distribute.
- Using a flat wooden spoon or spatula, toss the eggs with the shallots and tomatoes, cooking the eggs while getting everything well mixed.
- Then continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes, until the eggs are well-cooked.
- Turn out onto a flat plate to serve, garnished with cilantro.
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