Eggs on Green Peas (Green Peas Per Eedu)
A beloved Parsi classic known as "Green Peas Per Eedu," featuring farm-fresh eggs steamed atop a savory, spiced bed of tender green peas. The natural sweetness of the peas is balanced by a fragrant base of sautéed onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies, creating a harmonious and hearty dish. Perfect for a leisurely breakfast or light dinner, best served with warm crusty bread or rotis to soak up the rich, runny yolks.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Green peas (fresh shelled or frozen) (Originally '0.25 ratal' (approx 1/4 lb), but scaled up to 1 lb for a standard 4-person serving.)
- 4 large Eggs (Quantity estimated for a standard 'Per Eedu' dish.)
- 2 medium Onions, finely chopped (Quantity estimated for the base.)
- 3 tablespoons Ghee or vegetable oil (Quantity estimated for sautéing.)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste (Quantity estimated (standard Parsi aromatic base).)
- 2 whole Green chilies, finely chopped (Adjust to taste.)
- 1/2 cup Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped (Quantity estimated.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Quantity estimated.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste.)
- 1/4 cup Water (As needed to cook the peas.)
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