Egg Bara Recipes

NEPALI BARA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, soak the lentils overnight. Next day, rinse the soaked lentils thoroughly. If no outer skin of the lentils is desired, you can rub the soaked lentils between your palms and the outer skin will wash off.
• Transfer the washed lentils to a large blender, add a small amount of water, and blend it into a thick paste.
• Transfer the lentil mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the oil, minced garlic, ginger and green chilies. Add turmeric, asafoetida, and salt and pepper. Add the beaten eggs and ground meat. Combine the lentil mixture thoroughly. At this point, it is better to store the lentil mixture in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to allow for the flavours to fuse.
• For cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a non-stick, thick-bottomed pan or tawa under medium heat. Pour a half cup of the lentil mixture onto the pan and gently spread the mixture into the shape of a mini-pancake. Repeat with other patties, ensuring to not overcrowd the pan so that you can turn over the patties more easily.
• Cook the patties on one side until the edges have crisped up and the patties themselves have attained a golden brown colour. Turn the patties over onto the other side and cook until the patties have cooked and are golden brown. You can use paper towel to remove any excess oil if required.
• Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot with mango chutney or any other condiment.
• It is also common to add an egg topping or a minced meat topping or whatever toppings you desire.
• For convenience, an alternative to cooking your baras in a pan is using a waffle machine. For this, heat up your waffle machine and using oil spray coat the top and bottom surfaces. Pour a half cup of the lentil mixture on the bottom surface, gently spread out the mixture, and close the lid to cook. Cook until the lentil patty is cooked and has attained a golden brown colour, approximately 5-7 minutes. Baking is another healthy way to cook baras.

DIY BAKED EGG BAR

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thyme, garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic and onion are softened and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally while breaking up the tomatoes, until the sauce is thickened slightly, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Put 4 medium (8-ounce) ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet. Divide the sauce among them. Make 2 shallow wells in the sauce in each ramekin. Working with one egg at a time, crack the egg into a small bowl and then gently pour into one of the wells. Sprinkle the eggs with salt and pepper. Add the desired toppings to each ramekin. Bake on the baking sheet until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Serve with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.

EGG BARA

Steps:

• Boil eggs and peel them.
• Prepare black lentil paste batter.
• Add spices, salt, termaric, green chilli, and water to make a fine paste.
• Cut the eggs in half and cover them with the spiced batter.
• Put all the eggs one by one into the frying oil.
• Remove eggs from oil when they are well done.
• Serve eggs as a snack.

THE BEST BREAKFAST EGG BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up and stirring with a wooden spoon, until the sausage is no longer pink and is crispy and brown in spots, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Whisk the sour cream, heavy cream, ground mustard, garlic salt, kosher salt, black pepper and eggs together in a large bowl. Add the sausage, hash browns, both cheeses, bell pepper and scallions (reserving 2 tablespoons of scallions for serving) to the egg mixture. Fold to combine.
• Unroll the crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Dock or pierce the dough with a fork, making sure the entire sheet of dough is evenly docked with holes. Pour the egg mixture over the dough and spread it evenly into the dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil. The egg should be somewhat set, but still wet and light in color. Return to the oven and bake uncovered until the egg is completely set and it is browned on the top and sides, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Let the bake rest for at least 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the reserved scallions and serve warm or room temperature.