Egg boats and Tomato boats

Tried and tasted by Nivedita

Hi All,

This is one of the  best starter in my menu for any party or for kids lunch, which suits kids and event the elders. But I have always seen that kids love to eat these cups. And it is a very good way to feed a kid who does not like to eat the yolk.

And if you do not eat egg, there is an option to substitute and make these wonderful boats with Tomatoes as starters.

Very easy and quick to make:

Ingredients :

For Egg boats :

Eggs - 4 (big), hard boiled

Onion - 1 big, finely chopped

Oil - 1 tbsp

Tomato - 1 big,  small cubes

Green chilly - 1 finely chopped 

OR

Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp 

Fresh coriander leaves - handful, chopped finely

Salt to taste + salt to sprinkle on the eggs

Oregano powder - 1/4 tsp

Lime juice - 1 tsp

Mozeralla Cheese - 1/4 cup grated to garnish(optional)

(I did not add this time, as I did not get it any where near my place!! :-(   )

Peel the eggs. Cut in to half to make boat shapes. 

Remove the egg yolk and crush it into powder, keep it aside.

 Heat oil in a kadai.

Add the chopped onions. Fry till brown. Add Pepper powder or(green chilly, if adding), oregano and salt to taste. Mix well. Add crushed egg yolk. Cook for a minute by stirring.Remove from the heat.

Now add chopped tomato, Fresh coriander leaves and lime juice. Adjust the seasoning. 

Keep this mix ready.

Before serving,

Arrange the eggs on a serving plate. 

Sprinkle the salt very carefully and not more.

Fill the cups with the ready mix. 

Top it with grated cheese.(optional)

Serve as a starter.

 For Tomato boats:

Big tomatoes - 4

Mozzarella cheese - 1/4 cup, grated(optional,but tastes good)

Onion - 1 big, finely chopped

Oil - 1 tbsp

Boiled potato - 1 big,  crushed

Green chilly - 1 finely chopped 

OR

Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp 

Fresh coriander leaves - handful, chopped finely

Salt to taste + salt to sprinkle on the tomato base

Oregano powder - 1/4 tsp

Lime juice - 1 tsp

Clean the tomatoes. Cut in to half (into boat shapes). De seed the tomatoes. Keep the tomato cups or boats ready.

Heat oil in a kadai.

Add the chopped onions. Fry till brown. Add Pepper powder or(green chilly, if adding), oregano and salt to taste. Mix well. Add crushed potato. Cook for a minute by stirring.Remove from the heat.

Now add chopped tomato, Fresh coriander leaves and lime juice. Adjust the seasoning. 

Keep this mix ready.

Before serving,

Arrange the tomato cups or boats on a serving plate. 

Sprinkle the salt very carefully by taking care not to put  more.

Fill the cups with the ready mix.

Top with cheese 

Serve as a starter.

I am sure you have to run to the kitchen to make some more for the next round!

These boats are rowing to two events,

Umm's (of Taste of Pearl City)'s 

Iftar Moments Hijri 1431Event Announcement

AND

Pari's 'Only' Kids Delight

Keep Smiling,