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7 Super Easy Parsi RecipesTo Make at Home

Try these easy Parsi recipes. A simple breakfast dish called sali par eedu (eggs on potato straws); a zesty prawn curry called Prawn Patio; a hearty lentil and shrimp meal called Dhan Dar and Kolmi no Patio; steamed fish in green chutney called Patra ni Machhi; spiced scrambled eggs called Akuri; crispy meat snacks called Parsi Mutton Cutlets; and a rich, creamy dessert called Lagan nu Custard.

Sali Par Eedu, Eggs Over Potato Straws

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Sali Par Eedu, Eggs Over Potato Straws

It is a straightforward and delectable recipe that consists of cracking eggs over a bed of crispy potato straws, or "sali," and baking or cooking the mixture until it sets. It's a simple and filling alternative for brunch or breakfast. Important Ingredients: Eggs, onions, tomatoes, spices, and potato straws (sali).

 

Parsi Prawn Patio

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Parsi Prawn Patio

Tender, slightly spicy prawns served in a tomato-based sauce with a dash of vinegar. It goes nicely with rotis or steaming rice. Prawns, tomatoes, onions, vinegar, jaggery, and spices are the main ingredients.

 

Dhan Dar and Kolmi no Patio

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Dhan Dar and Kolmi no Patio

This traditional Parsi dish consists of a simple yellow lentil dal (Dhan Dar) paired with a hot stew of shrimp (Kolmi). It is a hearty and comforting dish. Ingredients: turmeric, spices, tomatoes, onions, shrimp, and yellow lentils.

 

Patra ni Machhi

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Patra ni Machhi

A classic Parsi meal in which fish, usually pomfret, is marinated in a coconut, coriander, and mint green chutney before being wrapped in banana leaves and steam-cooked. Fish fillets, coconut, mint, coriander, green chilies, and banana leaves are the main ingredients.

 

Akuri (Parsi Scrambled Eggs)

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Akuri (Parsi Scrambled Eggs)

Akuri, a spicy take on scrambled eggs, is cooked with tomatoes, onions, and a mixture of Parsi spices. Usually, it is served with Pav or bread. Key ingredients include eggs, tomatoes, onions, green chilies, and seasonings like cumin and turmeric.

Parsi Mutton Cutlets

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Parsi Mutton Cutlets

Prepared with minced meat, potatoes, and spices, these crispy and savory mutton cutlets are fried until golden brown after being covered in breadcrumbs. They are excellent as an appetizer or snack. Key Ingredients: Minced mutton, potatoes, breadcrumbs, eggs, and spices.

 

Custard Lagan nu

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Custard Lagan nu

Served during Parsi weddings and celebrations, this rich and creamy baked custard has nutmeg and cardamom flavors. It's a fun and simple treat to prepare at home. The main ingredients to be used in the making are milk, eggs, sugar, nutmeg, cardamom, and vanilla essence are the main ingredients.