Creating a blog was out of the question for a long time for me, as measuring everything in the kitchen was like biting into an eggshell. I enjoy cooking and don’t want to waste even a slightest bit of enjoyment in that small world of mine. But little did I know that everything will change, when my husband came home with the Oscar nominated film ‘Julie and Julia’( a real life story) where Julie Powell (part played by Amy Adams) challenged herself to make all the 524 recipes from Julia Child's cook book ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’ and blogging all her experiences (The Julie/Julia Project). It was an inspiring movie. A few days later when we were discussing this casually with a friend of ours over tea…everything changed dramatically…..” How about you making at least half of it in one year? Not French but your own. 262 recipes that will inspire others and present it as a blog?” For a minute my mind traveled faster than light… With an experience as a helper in my mother in laws kitchen for 6 years followed by a three year everyday struggle to satisfy the palate of my foodie husband, if I cannot do it then why should I cook? But on the other side with an experience in English literature extending no more than expanding outline stories in English grammar class when I was 18 and two small kids that come in handy at times, will a commitment for the next one year work? Anyway my ‘cook's ego’ didn’t allow me to say no...

So my friends …here I am opening my recipe book, trying to perfect and present 262 recipes in the coming 365 days….A Challenge that will of course tastes good. Come.. Have a walk with me along my journey.. Cheering and inspiring….Forgiving and tolerating…Testing and tasting….for ‘A Tasty Challenge’

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Sunday, May 30, 2010

Egg Roast

Recipe No: 19
When hunger struck us while we were roaming around in Ernakulam during our visit to Kerala last year, we got into this comparatively small sized restaurant for breakfast inVytilla. I forgot the name of the place but, the taste of the egg roast they served with Appam still lingers my taste buds. With this recipe I tried to recreate that taste as much as I can….
Ingredients                                    Serves 4
  • Hard boiled eggs………..…4 no.
  • Coconut oil………………..…3 Tablespoons
  • Mustard Seeds…………....1/2 Teaspoon
  • Onion sliced thinly…….....4 cups
  • Indian Green Chilly……...3 sliced lengthwise
  • Ginger………………………..One 1 inch piece sliced lengthwise
  • Garlic………………………... 4-5 large ones sliced lengthwise
  • Curry Leaves……………….2-3 Sprigs
  • Red Chilly Powder………..1 Teaspoon
  • Turmeric Powder………....1/4 teaspoon
  • Garam Masala Powder.…1/2 Teaspoon (homemade)
  • Tomato sliced……………….1/2 Large
  • Coconut milk………………...1/3 cup
  • Water…………………………..1/2 cup
  • Salt……………………………....as needed
Method of Preparation
  1. Heat oil in a pan and add Mustard Seeds.
  2. When the Mustard seeds crackle, add Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Green chilly, and Curry leaves and saute till the Onion starts to brown on the sides. Don't burn the onions.This will take around 8 to 10 minutes on medium high heat.
  3. After Sauteing, reduce the heat to medium low and add Chilly powder, Turmeric powder and Garam Masala Powder and saute well for 3 to 4 minutes till the raw smell is gone. This stage is very important and will determine the color and the taste.
  4. Add tomato slices and saute for a minute.
  5. Add water and the Coconut milk and allow simmering.
  6. Add whole eggs or egg halves as you like and mix with the gravy.
  7. Switch off the flame when the desired thickness is reached. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes before serving. As this roast sits, it will become dark.
  8. Egg roast goes well with Appam or Chappathi.









Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and
serve it to your family with love…..

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