So – you fancy a nice cooked breakfast but maybe you want to try something a little different (easier and quicker) than a Full English breakfast?
Here’s Dishoom’s popular Eggs Kejriwal recipe in all it’s glory. Ultimately it is a fairly upmarket, Indian twist on fried eggs on toast with cheese.
This is a great option for parents that are in a rush to give their children a more substantial breakfast, or basically for anyone who fancies a bit of a different way of serving eggs on toast!
It goes without saying this would also make a nice brunch or light lunch.
Note – this recipe was shared as part of Magic Breakfast’s Great Big Breakfast campaign.
💡 Who are Magic Breakfast? We’re a UK based charity that provides nutritious breakfasts to children in need, as well as helping to educate parents and teachers on the importance of healthy breakfasts.
Kejriwal
Equipment
- Oven Grill would also work.
- Frying pan Important that the frying pan is oven-safe, otherwise you can skip this step. The eggs could also be baked in the oven instead.
- Toaster Grill would also work.
Ingredients
- 80 g Grated mature Cheddar cheese
- 1 or 2 slices White bloomer, sourdough or brioche bread Works with most bread!
- 2 Finely chopped Spring Onions
- 1 Finely chopped green chilli Use as much – or as little – as you like (based on if you like spicy food!)
- 1 tsp Vegetable or Olive oil
- 1 or 2 large Eggs One per slide of bread
- Ground Black Pepper
- Tomato ketchup to serve Optional!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 240°C/Fan 220°C/Gas 9. Place a baking tray inside to warm up.
- Toast the bread until very lightly browned on both sides. Set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the topping.
- Put a small handful of the grated cheese (roughly 10g), 1 tsp chopped spring onion and a pinch ofgreen chilli to one side, to be used when you fry the egg(s).
- Crack the egg(s) into a cup or small bowl, being careful to keep the yolk(s) intact.
- Put the remaining cheese, spring onions and green chilli into a bowl, add plenty of black pepper and mix well. Using the back of a spoon (or your fingers), work the cheese mixture into a paste by pressing it firmly into the side of the bowl.
- Spread the cheese mix evenly over the toast and press it in, using the back of the spoon, to create a firm, even layer that goes all the way to the edges of the toast. Place on the tray in the oven and cook for 6–8 minutes, until deep golden and bubbling.
- While the chilli cheese toast is cooking, warm a frying pan over a high heat and, if using, add the oil. Gently tip the egg(s) into the hot pan and add some black pepper. Top with the reserved grated cheese, spring onion and green chilli.
- Place the frying pan in the oven (important – check your frying pan is safe to use in the oven!) and cook for 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the egg white(s) are cooked but the yolk(s) are still runny.
- Carefully remove the frying pan from the oven (be careful, the handle will be hot!) and slide the egg(s) onto the cheese on toast and serve right away, with plenty of tomato ketchup, if you like that kind of thing!
Notes
Want more healthy breakfast ideas?
Here at Magic Breakfast we’re working on sharing more delicious, healthy breakfast ideas for busy parents.
Make sure you check out our other collection of recipes – and let us know if you’ve given any of these recipes a go!
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