Soft Boiled Egg

Ingredients(for 1 soft boiled egg with seasoning per person)

• 2 Fresh eggs (Desi or farm-fresh preferred)
• enough to cover eggs Water (filtered)
• 1/4 tsp Kala namak (Indian black salt)
• 1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper (kali mirch)
• a pinch Red chilli powder (lal mirch) - optional
• 1 tsp Chopped fresh coriander (hara dhania) - optional
• a few drops Lemon juice (nimbu ras) - optional
• 2 slices Toasted whole wheat bread (optional accompaniment, use atta bread for Indian touch) - optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Place eggs gently in a saucepan and add enough water to cover them by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt to prevent cracking.

   2 minutes

   Use room temperature eggs to avoid shell cracks.

2. 2

   Bring water to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the flame to low and simmer for exactly 6-7 minutes for perfect soft yolks.

   7 minutes

   Set a timer to avoid overcooking.

3. 3

   Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water to stop further cooking. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes.

   3 minutes

   This makes peeling easier and preserves the soft yolk.

4. 4

   Gently tap the eggs on a flat surface and peel off the shells. Be careful to keep the egg intact.

   2 minutes

   Start peeling from the wider end for best results.