Break an egg. Do it tomorrow, since the occasion calls for it. There is an organisation called the International Egg Commission that designated the second Friday of every October to celebrate World Egg Day, in honour of the ingredient that is a breakfast staple. It's not just that, though, since it is also a source of sustenance for impoverished children who depend on a government-sponsored mid-day meal. That's how versatile eggs are. They don't just provide taste and texture to a dish; they are also a cheap source of protein in places — like Palghar — where malnutrition is a deathly danger. Eggs, in that sense, are a life-saver. Respect them. But don't just make the same old boring scramble, bhurji, or sunny-side-up. Jazz up your egg-inspired adventures with these tips that city-based home chef Prabha Kini has.

Prabha Kini