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Masala Frittata
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Gregory Schaefer
YIELD Serves six.
My wife and I went backpacking in Rajasthan, India, for that whole Y2K thing. It was still 1999 when we landed in Sawai Madhopur to visit a nature preserve in the hopes of spotting tigers. Though we never saw any cats, we had an amazing breakfast at our guesthouse, it was called Masala Frittata. I rebranded that omelet into this thick and fun frittata, enjoy.
INGREDIENTS
| 6 | eggs |
| cracked black pepper | |
| sea salt | |
| 1/2 tsp | turmeric |
| 1/4 tsp | crushed red chili flakes |
| 1/2 tsp | garlic, crushed |
| 1 tsp | ginger, diced |
| 1/3 cup | red onion, diced |
| 1/2 cup | cilantro, chopped |
| 1 | tomato, chopped |
| 1/2 cup | ricotta cheese |
| 1/2 tsp | lime zest |
| 1 cup | cooked potatoes |
PREPARATION:
Method
- In a big bowl, beat the eggs and add all the ingredients, except the potatoes. Stir well to incorporate everything.
- Heat up an oven-safe, nonstick pan to medium heat. Add just enough oil or butter to coat the bottom and the sides of the pan.
- Add a layer of potatoes. Sometimes I'll go ahead and cook the raw potatoes in the pan on the spot. This can take several minutes. So, being the impatient guy that I am, I usually use some leftover spuds from a previous dinner. Any type and size of potato works, but I recommend cutting them into manageable, bite-sized pieces.
- Pour all of the eggs into the pan and let them set. I usually run a spatula or a fork around the edges to keep them from sticking and to help monitor their progress. When the bottom and sides have set and cooked, but the top is still runny, it's time to put it under the broiler.
- Pop the pan under the broiler (or a super hot oven) and let it cook for about five minutes.
- When the top is firm and a little golden brown, serve with a salad for a great breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
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