Bengali Style Egg Curry (Dimer Dalna)
Main Ingredients
For Gravy
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prepare the Eggs
Take 5 boiled eggs and make small cuts on their surface. Heat mustard oil in a pan.
Fry the Eggs
Add the scored boiled eggs to the hot oil. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, and 1/2 tsp red chili powder over the eggs. Fry the eggs until they turn reddish-brown on all sides, then remove them from the pan and set aside.
Sauté Whole Spices
In the same oil, add 2 bay leaves, 1 dried red chili, 2-3 green cardamom pods, 2-3 cloves, and 1 small piece of cinnamon stick. for a few seconds until fragrant.
Cook Onions and Ginger-Garlic Paste
Add 2 large chopped onions to the pan and fry until they turn golden brown. Then, add 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste and until the raw smell disappears, about .
Add Tomatoes and Green Chilies
Add 2 medium chopped tomatoes and 2-3 chopped green chilies to the pan. Mix well and cover the pan to allow the tomatoes to soften, cooking for about . Uncover and mash the tomatoes with your spatula.
Add Dry Spices and Water
Add 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, and 1 tsp coriander powder to the pan. Add a splash of water to prevent burning and the masala well until the oil separates from the mixture, about .
Simmer the Gravy with Eggs
Pour 1.5 cups of water into the pan to form the gravy. Add salt to taste. Bring the gravy to a boil, then add the fried eggs. Gently mix the eggs into the gravy and let it cook for .
Finish and Serve
Sprinkle 1 tsp of garam masala powder over the curry and gently stir. Add 1 tsp of ghee and mix gently. Turn off the heat. The Bengali style egg curry is now ready to be served hot with rice or Indian breads.
Before You Cook
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No Egg?
- 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
- 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
Variations
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- Add boiled potatoes along withCustomise
Add boiled potatoes along with the eggs for a heartier curry.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves for added flavor and freshness.
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