Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons (about 20–25 g) red or yellow onion, very finely chopped
- 1 small green chili (about 5–8 g), seeded and finely minced, or less to taste
- 2 tablespoons (about 5 g) fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon mild red chili powder or Kashmiri chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- Small pinch ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water, to stir into the egg mixture
- Additional water for the steamer pot (not included in the egg mixture measurement)
Instructions
- Pour water into a lidded pot so it sits below a steamer rack; start heating over medium heat until the water steams gently. Arrange four 3- to 4-ounce heatproof ramekins that will fit on the rack.
- Whisk 4 eggs in a bowl just until the whites and yolks combine. Stir in the 2 tablespoons finely diced onion, minced green chili, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and 2 tablespoons water.
- Stir the egg mixture again and divide evenly among the four ramekins. Leave at least 1/2 inch of room at the top of each cup. Place the ramekins on the steamer rack; the bottoms should be above the water level.
- Cover and steam at a gentle simmer for 12–16 minutes. Begin checking around 12 minutes; continue in two-minute intervals if necessary. The mixture should look set, not runny, and reach 160°F (71°C) in the center when checked with a thermometer.
- Carefully remove the hot ramekins with dry oven mitts, let stand 2 minutes, and serve warm with a spoon. Slight settling after steaming is normal.
Notes
- The original viral flavor profile uses eggs, onion, green chili, cilantro, salt, red chili powder, and optionally black pepper. This version adds 2 tablespoons water for a tender set and uses exact U.S. measurements.
- Total time assumes roughly 8 minutes of prep and 16 minutes including getting the steamer ready; actual time depends on the vessel. Do not guarantee a 10-minute total.
- Use 3–4-ounce heatproof ramekins. For mixed egg dishes, verify a 160°F (71°C) center temperature; do not rely only on an apparently set top.
- Nutrition is an estimate for one of four equal cups made with four large eggs, about 23g onion, 7g green chili, 5g cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt, mild chili powder and pepper. Water adds no calories. No oil, toast, dairy, or optional add-ins are included.
- For the simplest ingredient matching, follow only the base list; editorial ingredient photographs can illustrate optional garnishes or variations as well.
- Refrigerate cooked portions promptly and use within 3–4 days. Reheat leftovers thoroughly to 165°F.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop Steaming
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian; contains eggs; no dairy in the base recipe