Recipes that hero eggs and potatoes

This article was written by Law student Pritika

I have always enjoyed cooking and during the lockdown, I have especially found it relaxing. I usually listen to some music whilst cooking. I love to travel and exploring new places and cultures. During my travels, I try out local food and have come across different recipes that I like to cook.

Frittatas or omelettes are a great way to use up vegetables and are quick and easy to make. You can have them for breakfast, brunch, lunch or supper. I am sharing two recipes that hero eggs and potatoes which are a staple in my pantry as they are so versatile. The first recipe is a popular Parsi dish that I make often. Mumbai is a cosmopolitan city and a melting pot of diverse cultures as communities have settled here and introduced their dishes. The second recipe is a traditional Spanish dish. I came across this recipe on a TV show. Both these recipes require few ingredients that you'll find in your kitchen. You can easily source your ingredients well within your student budget from Preston market or any store.

Parsi Style Fried Eggs on Potato and Onions

Serves: 2

2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 free-range eggs
2 green chillies chopped
1 medium onion diced into cubes
2 medium potatoes peeled and diced into small cubes
½ tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp black pepper powder
Salt to taste
Chopped coriander for garnish

Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and add cumin seeds, chillies and diced onions.
After frying the onions for 3-4 minutes they will start to change colour and soften. Add the potatoes. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and fry for 5 minutes.
Add a bit of water and cover the pan to let the steam cook the potatoes for 8-10 minutes.
Once the potatoes are cooked make three small wells between the potato mix and crake the eggs into them. Cook the eggs on a low heat for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle salt and black pepper powder over the eggs.
Garnish with coriander. You may serve along with bread/ roti/ paratha/ naan.

Spanish Potato Omelette

Serves: 2

2 tbsp olive oil
3 free-range eggs
1 medium onion diced into cubes
2 medium potatoes peeled and diced into small cubes
¼ tsp cracked black pepper powder
Salt to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and add the onions and potatoes. Reduce the heat down to low and cook until crispy and golden.
Crack the eggs in a bowl and add salt and pepper. Beat the eggs well.
Arrange the potatoes and onions in a thin layer in the pan. Pour the eggs into the pan moving the potatoes and onions around the eggs using a spatula to ensure the eggs cook on the bottom.
Place a big, round plate on top of the pan and with your hand holding the plate carefully, flip the omelette onto the plate. Then, slide the omelette back into the pan moving it carefully back into the pan.
Keep cooking while gently shaking the pan occasionally. Once the omelette is cooked on both sides remove it from the pan and place on a plate.
Garnish with parsley. Traditionally the omelette is cut into little squares and served as tapas.

Tip: You can replace, substitute or remove any ingredients based on your preference or depending upon what is available in your kitchen. Get creative and upgrade your eggs by adding mushrooms, tomatoes, courgettes or cheese. You could spice it up by adding garlic, paprika and/or chilli flakes.

Preston is a multicultural city and there are lots of options for Indian and other international cuisines. If you crave home-cooked comfort food try out these filling, healthy and budget-friendly recipes. I hope you enjoy them and it would be awesome if you could message me on Ask A Student to share your experience.

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Recipes that hero eggs and potatoes

Parsi Style Fried Eggs on Potato and Onions

Spanish Potato Omelette

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