Tomato Rice, Egg Bhurji and Cucumber Raita

Ingredients

• 8 pcs eggs (large)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 pcs onion (medium, finely chopped)
• 2 pcs tomato (medium, finely chopped)
• 2 pcs green chili (finely chopped)
• 1 inch ginger (grated)
• 4 pcs garlic (cloves, minced)
• 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
• 0.75 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Lightly whisk the eggs in a bowl with a pinch of salt and set aside. This helps them cook evenly.

2. 2

   Sauté the aromatics

   • Heat oil in a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat.
   • Add the finely chopped onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they become soft and translucent.
   • Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and green chilies. Sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
3. 3

   Cook the base masala

   • Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn soft and mushy.
   • Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook the masala for 1-2 minutes until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
4. 4

   Scramble the eggs

   • Reduce the heat to low and pour the whisked eggs into the pan.
   • Let the eggs sit for about 30 seconds without stirring to let the bottom set slightly.

Ingredients

• 2 cup Curd (Thick, plain, and chilled. Greek yogurt or hung curd works well.)
• 1 medium Cucumber (Peeled and grated. English or Persian cucumbers are preferred.)
• 1 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder (Freshly ground for best aroma.)
• 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (Finely chopped.)
• 1 tbsp Mint Leaves (Finely chopped.)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste.)
• 0.25 tsp Black Salt (Also known as Kala Namak.)
• 1 pcs Green Chilli (Finely chopped, deseed for less heat.)
• 0.25 tsp Sugar (Optional, to balance the tang of the yogurt.)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Cucumber (4 minutes)

   • Wash, peel, and grate the medium cucumber using a box grater.
   • Place the grated cucumber in a fine-mesh sieve or a muslin cloth. Press down firmly or squeeze to remove as much water as possible. This is the most crucial step to prevent a watery raita.
   • Set the squeezed cucumber aside.
2. 2

   Prepare the Yogurt Base (2 minutes)

   • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the thick curd (yogurt).
   • Whisk the curd for about a minute until it is completely smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
   • Add the roasted cumin powder, salt, black salt, and optional sugar to the whisked yogurt. Mix well to combine the spices evenly.
3. 3

   Combine and Chill (4 minutes + chilling time)

   • Add the squeezed grated cucumber, finely chopped green chilli, coriander leaves, and mint leaves to the spiced yogurt base.
   • Gently fold all the ingredients together until everything is well incorporated.
   • Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You may need more salt or a pinch more sugar depending on the sourness of your yogurt.