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Akoori: Vibrant Parsi-Style Scrambled Eggs – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Akoori: Vibrant Parsi-Style Scrambled Eggs

Discover Akoori, a vibrant and aromatic Parsi-style egg dish. Imagine fluffy, creamy eggs infused with ginger, cumin, and turmeric, studded with savory mushrooms and fresh scallions. A flavor explosion that's surprisingly easy to whip up for a high-protein start to your day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

  • (Serves 4)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) Ghee or butter
  • 3/4 cup (75 g / 2.65 oz) finely chopped mushrooms
  • 6 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 fresh red or green chili, seeded and minced (or 1/8 teaspoon / 40 ml / 1.4 fl oz cayenne pepper)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) minced fresh ginger
  • 1 medium tomato, seeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon (20 ml / 0.7 fl oz) turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) ground cumin
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley sprigs, for garnish
  • for Perfect Akoori
  • Low and Slow is Key: For the creamiest eggs, cook them over low heat. High heat will make them rubbery and dry. Remove them from the heat just before they look fully done, as they'll continue to cook in the hot pan.
  • Bloom the Spices: For maximum flavor, make sure to cook the turmeric and cumin with the vegetables for a minute or two before adding the eggs. This process, called blooming, unlocks their aromatic oils.

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until just blended. Be careful not to incorporate too much air; you want a uniform mixture.
  2. Heat the ghee or butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Once shimmering, add the chopped mushrooms, sliced scallions, minced chili, and ginger.
  4. Sauté, stirring frequently, for about 8-10 minutes until the mushrooms have released their liquid and are tender.
  5. Stir in the diced tomato, turmeric, and ground cumin.
  6. Cook for another 3 minutes, allowing the spices to become fragrant and the tomato to soften.
  7. Reduce the heat to low.
  8. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet.
  9. Cook slowly, stirring and folding constantly with a spatula, scraping the bottom of the pan. The key is to cook them gently to achieve a creamy, soft-scrambled texture.
  10. Once the eggs are mostly set but still look moist and creamy, remove the skillet from the heat. They will continue to cook from the residual heat.
  11. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 15gFat: 19g

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