{"id":1769,"date":"2014-05-06T01:04:59","date_gmt":"2014-05-06T01:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnhootonphotography.com\/?page_id=1769"},"modified":"2014-06-28T06:16:33","modified_gmt":"2014-06-28T06:16:33","slug":"curried-quail-eggs-with-roti","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/johnhootonphotography.com\/?page_id=1769","title":{"rendered":"Curried Quail Eggs with Roti"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\"Curried<\/a> \r\nThis curry is very easy to make and surprisingly, can be ready to serve in an hour.\r\n
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Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n

For the Roti:<\/h6>\r\n450g strong white flour<\/br>\r\n2 tbsp veg oil<\/br>\r\n1 tsp salt<\/br>\r\n225ml water<\/br>\r\nveg oil for frying\r\n
To make the curry:<\/h6>\r\n24 quail eggs<\/br>\r\n5 curry leaves<\/br>\r\n1 onion (finely chopped)<\/br>\r\n3 cloves garlic (crushed)<\/br>\r\n2 tomatoes (chopped)<\/br>\r\n2 tsp cumin seeds<\/br>\r\n2 tsp garam masala<\/br>\r\n1 tsp turmeric powder<\/br>\r\n1 tsp ground cumin<\/br>\r\n1 tsp coriander powder<\/br>\r\n\u00bc tsp chilli powder<\/br>\r\n2 tbsp sunflower oil<\/br>\r\n75g tomato puree<\/br>\r\nSalt for seasoning<\/br>\r\n150ml water\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n
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Method<\/h3>\r\n

To make the roti:<\/h6>\r\n

1. In a large bowl, mix the ingredients into a firm dough. Break off a lump weighing about 25g and roll it into a ball. Using a rolling pin, roll this piece in to a thin flat circle about 1mm thick, dipping in flour every now and then to ease the task.<\/p>\r\n

2. Add a few drops of oil to a round non-stick pan and fry on medium heat turning every minute or so and adding a few more drops of oil with a spoon. While frying the dough, gently press it flat in the pan with the back of the spoon. Fry until just browning slightly. The roti should be soft, not crispy.<\/p>\r\n

3. Repeat until you have used all the dough.<\/p>\r\n

To make the curry:<\/h6>\r\n

1. Put the quail eggs in boiling water and boil for 3-4 minutes. Cool immediately with cold water. To peel the eggs, tap them gently all round, then roll them like a ball in your hands to make this job easier. Put aside.<\/p>\r\n

2. Heat the oil in a large pan hot enough so that when you add a few cumin seeds, they sizzle. Then add all the cumin seeds and fry for about a minute.<\/p>\r\n

3. Add the chopped onion and garlic and fry until soft and lightly golden. Add the chopped tomatoes and fry for a further 5 minutes.<\/p>\r\n

4. Add the curry leaves, garam masala, turmeric, ground cumin, coriander powder and chilli powder and stir gently for a minute.<\/p>\r\n

5. Add the tomato puree, salt and 150ml of the water. Simmer briskly for ten minutes then taste to check the seasoning. Add more salt if necessary and simmer for a few more minutes, adding more water if necessary. Finally add the eggs and heat for another two minutes.<\/p>\r\n

Serve the curry with the roti and if you like, basmati rice.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n

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