Lockdown cooking is going on great with lots of traditional and improvised dishes from our garden fresh veggies. Everyday some leftovers will be there which lessens the next day cooking. Today is such a day. So got more time for gardening. Afternoon to have a fresh dish from the stove preferred egg omelette. Thought of making a fluffy omelette I choose my mom’s recipe. She used to serve this omelette with evening tea.
Before going to the preparation let’s see the healthy part of eggs especially for elders.
Eggs are widely and easily available. It is almost affordable. In villages farm raised eggs are available in every homesteads. Eggs are high in protein and easily digestible. In 1970s egg was tagged as unhealthy but now the scenario is changed. Egg is a nutritional powerhouse. Contains essential vitamins and minerals. It is good for older people due to the presence of Vitamin D which plays an important role in absorbing calcium needed for bone strength. Egg contains omega 3 fatty acids, choline for brain function, protein for tissue growth and repair, iron for energy, leucine for muscle synthesis and the amino acid tryptophan converts into serotonin a neurotransmitter in body enhances the mood.
As we age our protein requirements increase. If you like and prefer eggs, it is so simple and easy way to add on to your breakfast or lunch or dinner or a midday snack. Can prepare a variety of dishes like poached, boiled, bullseye, omelette, roast or curry.
Here is a preparation of a fluffy omelette with grated coconut and dried red chilli.
Preparation
Hen eggs 2, onion 1, tomato small 1, both chopped, dried red chilli 2, cut into thin circles, ginger garlic paste 1tsp., grated coconut 4tbsp., salt to taste. Break the eggs in a bowl, add the other ingredients and mix well.
Heat a shallow pan, pour half of the egg mix in the pan, drizzle coconut oil over. Cook till bottom turn golden brown, flip and cook the other side. Serve hot with rice, chapatti or as it is with tea or coffee.
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