Eggs on okra

recipe

‘Bheeda per eedoo’ (eggs on okra) is a traditional Parsi dish, which is the best way to get your family to relish vegetables with the protein.

INGREDIENTS

Oil 3 tbsp

Onion (chopped) 1

Salt 1/4 tsp

Ladyfingers 1/4 kg

Sugar a pinch

Eggs 4-6

METHOD

• Heat oil, add the onion. Fry till golden brown.
• Discard the top of the ladyfingers and slice them into 1/4 inch pieces. Add them to the onion with the salt and sugar.
• Spread the ladyfingers in the pan and make 4-6 depressions (depends on the number of eggs being used) with the back of a spoon.
• Break the eggs in and sprinkle each one with salt and pepper.
• Cover the pan, lower the heat and cook till eggs are set.
• Serve immediately.