Coconut masala and Omelette Curry

This simple masala is one of my favorite "quickies". It is probably why I keep making it most often. Making this masala takes no time and not much effort either.

COCONUT MASALA:

spice ladder: ***

prep time: 5 minutes
serves: 2

• 2 tbsp grated coconut
  
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp fennel seeds
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp garam masala powder

Grind coconut, cumin and fennel seeds, mix in coriander, chili, turmeric and garam masala powders and enough water (2 tablespoons) to make a thicker paste. You´re done. If you re not going to use the masala right away, store in airtight container in refrigerator and use within 4 days.

To make a simple masala curry, you will need:

• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 onions
• 1 coconut masala mix
  
• 2 potatoes
• 3 green chilies
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 tsp cider vinegar
• salt to taste
  
• coriander leaves (as garnish)

To make the curry, heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the thinly sliced onions. Add the coconut masala, cubed potatoes and fry for 3 minutes more. Add more oil, if the mixture sticks to the pan. The vegetables should be evenly coated with spices.
Add tomatoes, salt and vinegar. Cover the pan, lower the heat to let tomatoes loose some liquid.
Add 300 ml water and let simmer for 10 more minutes.

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The simplicity of this curry has lurked me to experiment with different side ingredients to turn it into a more elaborate, festive curry dish. I have tried roasted eggplant, baked potato wedges or even:

OMELETTE STRIPES CURRY:

I have to admit that I am not a big egg eater. But I know my friends are, so whenever I have some over, I like to serve them something special and festive looking. Last time I made this was for my sister, who really enjoyed the sight of the omelette stripes. Here is the recipe:

• Simple Masala Curry
• For the omelette :
• 2 eggs
• ½ red onion
• 1 green chili
• 1 tsp chopped green leaves (coriander, parsley, mint,…)
• ground black pepper
• sweet paprika powder
• salt
  
• oil for frying

Start making the Simple Masala Curry (according to the recipe above) and meantime, make the omelette:
Whisk all the ingredients in a bowl. Heat a little oil in a pan, pour in the mixture, lift the pan and move it, so it spreads evenly. Cover the pan and let fry until brown. Place on a plate, cut into 2cm large strips and roll up. Pierce the omelette rolls with a toothpick and set aside on a kitchen paper to absorb the oil.
Shortly towards the end, place in the omelette rolls into the curry to let them absorb the flavor. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot over rice or with roti.

This is my entry to this month´s Weekend Breakfast Blogging hosted by Kanchana of Married To A Desi.