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Mini’s Masala Frittata
Introduction from Rukmini Iyer
A perfect brunch dish for friends, packed with lightly caramelised spiced onions, thinly sliced potatoes and fresh coriander – you could think of this as an Indian take on a Spanish omelette. Even if you’re just making brunch for two or three people at the weekend, it’s worth making up the full frittata, as leftovers are perfect for working lunches over the next few days.
Ingredients
Essential kit
You will need: a 25cm ovenproof frying pan or a 25cm roasting tin or round flan dish.
Method
Bring a large pan of water to the boil and par-boil the potatoes for 7 minutes, then drain well.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan (if this is ovenproof, all the better), add the cumin seeds and stir-fry for 30 seconds until aromatic. Tip in the onions, turn the heat down to medium to low and cook gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelised around the edges. If they start getting dark, just turn the heat down.
After 10 minutes, add the grated ginger, ground coriander, turmeric, chillies, fresh coriander and sea salt. Stir-fry for a minute, then turn off the heat and add the sliced, cooked potatoes. Stir gently so that the potatoes are covered in the onion and spice mixture.
Preheat the oven to 150°C fan/170°C/gas 3. If your pan is ovenproof, flatten the potatoes down and pour over the beaten egg. If not, tip the potato mixture into a flan dish or roasting tin lined with baking paper, flatten down, and pour the beaten egg over that. Season with freshly ground black pepper, then transfer to the oven to bake for 25–30 minutes, or until just set – it’s done when the middle is no longer wobbly or wet when you stick a knife in it.
Let the frittata cool for 15 minutes before serving, spread with the yogurt and scattered with the chillies and coriander.
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India Express: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Every Day
75 recipes inspired by the vibrant flavours of South India and Bengal
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