Ready in

40 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

2-3 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~325 kcal

Spicy Level

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For masala

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the base for the masala

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add 1 chopped green chili and 200g of sliced onions. until the onions turn golden brown.

  2. Add aromatics and spices

    Add 1 sprig of curry leaves to the onions. Then, add the coarse paste of 4 large garlic cloves, a small piece of ginger, and 1/2 tsp fennel. Mix well and for a minute until fragrant.

  3. Incorporate dry spices and tomato

    Add 1 tsp of salt and 1-2 tsp of red chili powder to the mixture. Stir well to combine. Pour in the puree of 1 to 1 1/2 small tomatoes. Cook the masala, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates from the mixture, indicating it's well cooked.

  4. Add eggs and finish the roast

    Carefully add 5 hard-boiled eggs (which have been scored with slits) to the masala. Gently toss and coat the eggs thoroughly with the spicy gravy. Add 1/2 tsp of black pepper powder and mix. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • 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 Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
AllergensThis recipe contains eggs.
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