Egg Delight

INGREDIENTS

1. Potatoes - 2 (Medium; Thinly Sliced)
2. Onions - 2 (Medium; Thinly Sliced)
3. Tomatoes - 2 (Large; Thinly Sliced)
4. Green Chillies - 2 (Optional; Finely Chopped)
5. Coriander - 2 tbsp (Finely Chopped)
6. Eggs - 5
7. Cheese - 5/7 Slices (250 gms if Grated)
8. Ham/Salaami/Sausage - 5/6 slices (Optional)
9. Oregano - 3 tsp
10. Pepper - 1 tsp
11. Chilli Flakes - 2 tsp (Optional)
12. Salt (To Taste)
13. Olive Oil

PROCEDURE

1. Layer a Deep dish / Non-stick pan with Oil
2. Place the sliced Potatoes till they cover the bottom of the dish, cover and cook till slightly soft
3. Layer with Onions, Ham/Salaami/Sausages, sprinkle small quantities of Oregano, Pepper, Salt, Chilli Flakes, Green Chillies, Coriander, cover and cook for about 3 minutes
4. Uncover and layer Tomatoes and break whole eggs, sprinkle small quantities of Oregano, Pepper, Salt, Chilli Flakes, Green Chillies, Coriander, cover and cook till egg yolks are 3/4 done
5. Uncover and Layer with a thick layer of cheese,  sprinkle remaining quantities of Oregano, Pepper, Chilli Flakes, Green Chillies, Coriander, cover and cook till the cheese has melted

NOTE: 

1. If made in a microwaveable dish it can be baked to give cheese the golden crispy texture on top
2. Cut like a pizza and serve sizzling hot with Toasted Wheat Bread (Optional) and Tomato Ketchup

Thecha

INGREDIENTS

1. Green Chillies - 100 gms
2. Garlic - 100 gms
3. Lemon - 1 
4. Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
5. Curry Leaves - 6-7
6. Oil - 50 ml
7. Salt - To taste
8. Sugar - 1 tsp

PROCEDURE


For Grinding on the Stone:

1. Cut the Green Chillies roughly into pieces
2. Put Chillies, Garlic Flakes, Salt, Sugar on the grinding stone (Silbatta)
3. Grind with the rolling pin till it reaches granulated consistency
4. Transfer it into a glass bowl, add lemon juice and mix
5. Heat all the oil in a pan, add Mustard seeds and curry leaves and let them sputter
6. Add to the Chilly mixture and stir well till the oil is perfectly mixed
7. Store in a jar

For Grinding in the Dry Mixer:

1. Put the Green Chillies, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Salt, Sugar and 40ml of Oil in the Dry Grinder
2. Roughly grind the mixture till coarse
3. Transfer into a glass bowl 
4. Heat remaining oil in a pan, add Mustard seeds and curry leaves and let them sputter
5. Add to the Chilly mixture and stir well till the oil is perfectly mixed
6. Store in a jar

NOTE: Serve and relish with Roti, Bhakhri, Bread or simply relish as a dip with starters