Shushan's Kitchen - How to make Ejjeh and Kookoo (Egg and Banjar Dish)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese offers lower fat and calories while maintaining a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides a healthier fat profile, while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

Whisk 10 eggs in a bowl until well combined and set aside.

Chop 2 cups of parsley and add to the whisked eggs.

Chop 1 cup of mint, removing the stems, and add to the egg mixture.

Chop 2 cups of green onions and add to the bowl.

Grate 1 cup of zucchini and add it to the mixture for moisture.

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the mixture (optional).

Add 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of black pepper to taste.

Heat a nonstick pan over high heat, then reduce to low heat once hot.

Add about 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the pan for each portion.

Use an ice-cream scooper to scoop the mixture into the pan, avoiding the corners.

Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, checking for a nice brown color before flipping.

Use chopsticks to flip the omelette carefully without messing it up.

Once cooked, remove from the pan and repeat with remaining mixture.

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