Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Egg Curry (North Indian Style)

INGREDIENTS:
  • Boiled eggs - 2 nos
  • Coconut Oil - 4 Tbsp
  • Onions(chopped) - 1 no
  • Tomatoes(chopped) - 1 no
  • Green chillies - 2 nos
  • Garlic cloves, minced -1 no
  • Fresh ginger, grated - 1/2 tsp
  • Corinader powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped fresh coriander leaves to garnish
METHOD:
  • Boil 2 eggs in boiling water by adding 2 tsp salt for about 15 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onions and fry until golden. 
  • Take off the heat. 
  • Transfer the fried onions from the pan to a food processor. 
  • Grind the onions, tomatoes, green chillies, grated ginger and garlic cloves to get a smooth paste.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tbsp of  oil in the same pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion -tomato paste. Fry for 2-3 minutes. 

  • Now add red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder ,garam masala and salt and mix well.
  • Saute well until the oil begins to separate from the onion tomato mixture.
  • Add 1 cup of water bring to a boil on a medium flame.
  • Cut the boiled eggs into halves lengthside and add them to the gravy. Simmer for 10 minutes or till the gravy is thickened/ reduced to about 3/4 of the original quantity after you added the water.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves. 

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