Egg Kuzhipaniyaram Masala Bhaat / Egg Appe Masala Bhaat ( No Tomato Recipe )

                                                          Happy Weekend Friends :)

One pot recipes are always my family's favourite meal than the regular menu like kuzhambu, sambhar etc. Today's recipe is also an one pot flavourful rice prepared using freshly ground masala and eggs. Since eggs play a major role in my pantry, I love including it in our menu in a different way. In this recipe, I had prepared eggs in the form of Appe / Kuzhipaniyaram and cooked along with rice and masala. Trust me ! The taste will be really delicious since the juice of freshly ground masala gets into the eggs. Boiled eggs can also be used but adding in this kuzhipaniyaram form will sure enhance the taste of eggs. Adjust the quantity of red chillies and green chillies according to taste bud. This rice goes perfect with onion raita or any varieties of raita.

The same recipe can also be prepared in the form of regular omelette instead of kuzhipaniyaram.  Check out my Egg Omelette pulao for the reference.

Ingredients :

For Masala Powder :

1 1/2 Tbsp Coriander seeds
5 - 6 Red chillies ( adjust according to taste bud ) 
1 Tsp Black pepper corns
1 Tsp Jeera / Cumin seeds 
2 Cloves 
1/2 inch Cinnamon stick 
3 Tbsp Coconut, grated 

For Masala Bhaat :

2 - 3 Tbsp Oil / Ghee 
1 Tsp Cumin seeds
1 1/2 Tsp Ginger garlic paste
Few Mint leaves  
1 1/2 Cup Rice 
2 Onions, finely chopped 
3 Green chillies, sliced ( adjust according to taste bud ) 
1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder 
3 Cups Water 
Salt to taste 
4 Eggs

Method :

Before starting the cooking process, wash the rice and soak it in water.

Dry roast the ingredients given in "For Masala Powder" and grind into fine powder. Keep aside.

Beat 4 eggs by adding little salt and prepare kuzhipaniyaram omelette using Kuzhipaniyaram / Appe pan.

Once done, keep aside and start the cooking process for masala bhaat.

Heat oil / ghee in a thick bottomed pan or cooker and add cumin seeds followed by mint leaves, green chillies and ginger - garlic paste.

Saute till the raw smell of ginger - garlic paste goes off and add chopped onions.

Saute till the colour of onions changes into light brown colour.

Now add the prepared egg kuzhipaniyaram along with turmeric powder, chilli powder and ground masala powder ( add little water if the masala is very dry ).

Mix well, cover and cook it for 2 - 3 minutes in a low flame.

Meanwhile, drain the water from rice and add it to the masala. Mix gently without breaking the rice.

Add the required amount of salt along with the measured water.

Cover the pan with alumnium foil and close it with a lid.

Simmer the flame and cook until the rice is cooked.

Rest the masala bhaat for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Garnish with coriander leaves or mint leaves along with a little ghee for the flavour.

Serve hot.

Serving Options :

Serve hot with onion raita or any varieties of raita.