EGG MASALA CURRY( South Indian )

Eggs are consumed all over the world and it is a rich source of protein. Hard boiled eggs are good for bones and eyes. Eggs can be prepared in many ways.

I like my egg curry with appams, they are great combination. The recipe given below is hard boiled eggs are cooked in Indian spices with grated coconut. The shallots in the seasoning gives a distinct flavour to the egg curry.


INGREDIENTS

Hard Boiled eggs 2 no.s
Turmeric 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste



FOR WET GRIND 

Onion 1 medium
Garlic 4-5 no.
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Cinnamon 1 small piece
Cardamom 2 no.
Cloves 2 no.
Coconut grated 1/4 cup
Oil 2 tsp


FOR SEASONING
Mustard 1/4 tsp
Shallots 4 - 5 finely diced
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Broken red chilly 1
Coconut oil 1 tsp

METHOD

Heat oil in a pan / kadai add onions and garlic and fry  till they  turn slightly brown . On low heat add coriander powder and saute till the raw smell disappears (for few seconds). Add cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and saute for few seconds on low heat.

Add coconut and on low heat saute till they turn slightly brown. Keep it aside to cool, after it cools down grind by adding little water into a smooth paste.













Take another pan and on low heat add the ground paste , add 1 cup water (as required consistency) , add turmeric and salt and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the boiled eggs ( after peeling them cut in half) to the gravy and simmer for 5 minutes. Switch off the stove.

Take another pan heat oil , add mustard, red chilly, when it splutters add shallots and curry leaves fry till onions are slightly brown. Add the seasoning to the egg curry.

Serve with appams / roti/ flat breads / rice