A modern take on a classic vegetarian Parsi dish, these Ravaiya tarts are made with the Parsi chutney we all love, oodles of white sauce and generous amounts of cheese. Oh yes, and eggplants.
Breakfast
Russian Chicken Chapat
A twist on the original sweet Parsi Chapat (the poorer cousin of the French crepe), this Chapat comes stuffed with tender chicken and cheese and makes for the perfect indulgent Sunday breakfast.
Zopf Challah Bread Khaman Nu
An experiment involving a swiss braided bread and a Parsi Kopra Pak filling that turned out to be a tasty success!
Yogurt Eggs
Tasty and healthy, these yogurt eggs made by tweaking an age-old Turkish recipe are the perfect start to your day.
Wafers, Bukka & Egg Stack
Imagine a stack made with wafers, mutton bukka, tomatoes, cheese and fried egg. Now go make this in your kitchen for breakfast and enjoy the carb fiesta!
Mango (Raw) per Eedu
Parsis have mastered the art of adding an egg to just about anything and we have not even spared the king of summer fruits, the royal mango. Made with semi ripe mangoes, the Mango per Eedu is a delicious way to eat your eggs!
Leela Lasan (Green Garlic) Akoori
A simple egg dish made with seasonal tender green garlic shoots that transform the usual scrambled egg into a flavour packed breakfast.
Khari Kaleji Three Ways
Parsis love eating offal and chicken liver is a hot favourite. Here’s a story about Khari Kaleji, a mixed marriage and three ways of serving this Parsi breakfast classic.
Eeda Pak (Egg Fudge)
Parsis have a deep love for their eedu and they have even managed to create a “Pak’’ of the same. With the revered egg being healthy once again, isn’t it perhaps the perfect time to revive the once loved Eeda Pak?
Quaker Oats Bhurji
How can you make Oats not boring? By making Oats Bhurji of course! Here’s my entry for the Quakers’ Bring Your Tastiest Bowl of Oats Challenge – you should enter too.
Bharuchi Akoori
Bharuch may be a sleepy old town in Gujarat but this creamy Akoori filled with dry-fruits will certainly wake you up. A lost Parsi favourite that is a must try!
Vasanu
Dark in colour, gritty in texture, the Vasanu is a Parsi winter delight that you will fall in love with not at first sight, but with your first bite!
Kheema per Eedu with Asahi Kasei
A classic ‘per eedu’ dish, this Kheema per Eedu is a healthy version that’s perfect for anytime of the day.
Anahita’s Bharuchi Paneer Akuri
Chef Manager at Parsi SodaBottleOpenerWala, Anahita Dhondy shares her signature recipe for the Bharuchi Akuri made with paneer instead of eggs!
Shirinbai’s Cheese Eeda Cutlets
Made with boiled eggs and oozing with cheese, these cutlets – whose recipe has been shared by my friend’s grandmom – are my most favourite kind yet!
Tanaz’s Tamota per Eedu
We Parsis are a fan of anything-per-eedu. Here is my mom’s friend, Tanaz’s rendition of the Tomato per Eedu – a hot favourite with the entire family!
Sagan ni Parsi Sev
From birthdays to Jashans to weddings, the humble Sev holds pride of place at all Parsi occasions. Made from roasted vermicelli and topped with fried dry-fruits, Parsi Sev can be had for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Bawa Style Kheema
A totally versatile dish, Bawa style kheema is easy to make and to eat. It can be had with bread for breakfast, with rice for lunch or in pattice as snacks.
Ravo – Parsi style Kheer
Every Parsi on this planet will have tasted Ravo. Made from semolina, this Parsi style kheer is not only delicious but also synonymous with happy occasions.
Dudh ni Rotli – a wholesome cereal alternative
If you are someone that can’t stand eggs or cereal for breakfast, try this alternative made from leftover roti’s and milk. Totally wholesome and yum!