Egg masala is simply the best Indian food dish owing to its boiled eggs that are cooked in thick and spicy gravy. You can serve it with steamed rice, chapatti, or Naan bread. Below is a quick and straightforward recipe for making egg masala at home.
Ingredients
For Boiled Eggs:
Eggs: 4 pieces
Water: Enough to simmer the eggs
Salt: 1/2 tbs
For the Masala:
Oil: 2 tables spoons
Onions: two medium diced onions
Tomatoes: 2 tomatoes
Ginger-garlic Paste: 1 teaspoon
Green Chilies: 2 (slit)
Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
Red Chili Powder: 1 tsp
Coriander powder: 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder: 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds: 1/2 tsp
Yogurt: 2 tablespoons
Water: 1/2 cup
Salt: As all of us prefer
Fresh coriander claws: For garnishes.
Instructions
Step 1: Boil the Eggs
The eggs should be rinsed gently before being placed in a saucepan together with salt and a tablespoon of water.
Boil the eggs for about a period of 10 minutes.
Soak the eggs in cold water and remove their shells afterwards.
Gently scratch the boiled eggs using a prick fork but this is an optional step.
Step 2: Prepare the Masala
In a pan, heat some oil and add the cumin seeds until they also get mildly hot.
Dump the onions and cook until they get golden and brown in color.
Keep stirring the ginger-garlic paste till the raw aroma of the paste goes off completely.
Add tomato puree and cook until the oil oozes out of the mixture.
Step 3: Add Spices
Add in turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Combine well.
After that, put the masala on low flame and let it be for 5 minutes while stirring it from time to time.
Step 4: Cook the Eggs
Put the boiled eggs in the masala in such a way that they are all well done.
Add half a cup of water and cook for 5-7 minutes till the gravy starts bubbling.
Finally, add garam masala and, if desired, cream or yogurt to achieve a sumptuous taste.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Best served piping hot with either rice, chapatti, or naan.
Egg Masala is as comforting as it gets; it is perfect for any meal and combines protein-filled eggs with a melange of masalas. Give it a try and enjoy the smell of this delicious dish wafting through your kitchen!
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