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Egg Masala

Boiled eggs in a richly spiced onion and tomato masala. A satisfying, home-style dish to serve with rice, chapati or your favourite flatbread.

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Egg Masala
PREP TIME10 min
COOK TIME15 min
SERVES2 people
IN THE KITCHENEasy
ONE STEP AT A TIME

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  1. 01

    Boil 2 eggs in a vessel for 10 minutes.

  2. 02

    Meanwhile finely chop onion and tomato.

  3. 03

    Remove husk from egg by sinking it in regular water. Slit egg on 4 sides so that masala can mix with it and give rich taste.

  4. 04

    Take a pan and add 4 tablespoon of oil and heat it for 1 minute.

  5. 05

    Add mustard seeds, wait till it pop. Then add fennel seeds, curry leaves and onion and fry it till golden brown colour is obtained.

  6. 06

    Then add chopped tomato and fry till it completes smashes.

  7. 07

    Sim the flame and add salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and garam masala.

  8. 08

    Mix it well and continue frying for 2 more minutes.

  9. 09

    Add 4 tablespoon of water (depending on required consistency) and add egg.

  10. 10

    Keep mixing the masala for 5 more minutes.

  11. 11

    Stop cooking as per required consistency / thickness. Sprinkle finely coriander leaves for better flavour.

  12. 12

    Spicy Egg masala is ready!

A note from our kitchen

Best suited as sidedish for sambar rice, meals etc., Can also be used as side dish for chappathi.

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