Indian Eggs
groundmeat, indian, lamb, main dish
1/2 lb lean ground lamb
1 small onion(s), grated
1 small garlic clove(s), minced
1/2 cup presoaked #1 fine bulgur
2 tablespoon parsley, minced
1 teaspoon cilantro, minced
1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce
1 salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1 small egg, lightly beaten
1 butter to grease pan
3 hard-cooked eggs
2 teaspoon butter, cut in small pieces
In a medium bowl, mix together the lamb, onions, garlic, bulgur, parsley, cilantro, Tabasco, salt and pepper, lemon juice, spices, and beaten egg. preheat the oven to 400øF and butter a medium oven-to-table baking pan. divide the meat mixture into three equal parts. Wet your hands in cold water and with each part of meat cover each egg to enclosed it completely. Place in the prepared baking pan. Dot each "egg" with butter and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool slightly and slice each egg in half lengthwise. Spoon plain yogurt or cucumber raita over each egg. Serve at room temperature.
The Versatile Grain and the Elegant Bean by Sheryl and Mel London ISBN 0-671-76106-4 pg 69
Yield: 6 servings