Maacouda bi Batata

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the potatoes in salted water, then drain and mash them.
2. 2
   Fry the onion in 2 tablespoons of the oil till soft and golden, stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Beat the eggs into the potatoes, then stir in the fried onion and the parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Heat the remaining oil in a preferably nonstick skillet and pour in the potato mixture.
5. 5
   Cook, covered, over low heat until the bottom sets.
6. 6
   Then put under the broiler to cook the top until firm and lightly colored.
7. 7
   Serve hot or cold.
8. 8
   For a Persian version, kuku-ye sibzamini, use 6 chopped scallions or a bunch of chives instead of the fried onions.
9. 9
   For a potato ojja, fry the onion till golden, add 4 peeled and chopped tomatoes and the thinly sliced potatoes, and cook until the potatoes are soft.
10. 10
    Then stir in the lightly beaten eggs and cook until set.