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.)
Instructions
- 1Heat the ghee or oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn soft and golden brown.
- 2Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chilies, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Add the turmeric powder and salt. Add the green peas and mix well to coat them with the spices.
- 3Add the water and half of the chopped coriander. Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the peas are tender and the water has mostly evaporated. The mixture should be moist but not runny.
- 4Flatten the pea mixture in the pan with the back of a spoon. Make small indentations for the eggs. Crack the eggs carefully into these hollows. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper (optional) over the eggs and garnish with the remaining coriander. Cover the pan tightly and cook on very low heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set and the yolks are cooked to your preference.