Masala anda

So I apologise once again for not writing more stuff on this. I wont make any excuses, I have just been too bloody lazy.

I want to start off this spate of writing by writing about the one true 'Rallan' family special recipe, the one thing my mom can claim is truly her idea, which I have of course perfected over the years; masala anda.

Anyone who has ever stayed over in my house has likely to have tried this amazingly simple yet delicious recipe.

It basically combined simple Indian masalas and my favourite thing in the world, half fried egg and creates a dish that's hearty yet very moorish.

Recipe for the Rallan special masala anda

Ingredients

Eggs - 4

Sliced Onion - 2

Sliced Tomatoes - 2

Chopped Ginger - 1 tsp

Chopped Green chili - 1

Chopped Coriander leaves - small bunch

Chat masala - to taste

Red chili powder - to taste

Salt - to taste

Oil - 1 tsp

Cheese - optional

Method

In a hot pan add oil and lightly fry the onion, ginger and chillies. Quickly add the tomatoes and lightly fry (don't over cook). Add the coriander and masalas and then spread out on the bottom of the pan. Break the eggs over the masala base and spread out cheese on top (optional) and cover the same and cook till eggs are done but still runny; if you are the queasy types and don't like the yolk runny you can cook till the eggs are firm.

This tastes amazing with pav or even parathas. Of course there is always the option of bread. You can innovate and add your own veggies like mushrooms or peppers, but I like the plain version.

Perfect for when you have lots of very hungry guests at home.