Tomato Egg Curry

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Tomato Egg Curry

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 40 Min

Total Time : 50 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • Boiled eggs: 6 (Hard Boiled)


  • Onions: 2 (Thinly Sliced)


  • Tomatoes (Red & Ripe): 4 (Finely Chopped)


  • Ginger Paste: 1 Teaspoon


  • Garlic Paste: 1 Teaspoon


  • Curry Leaves: 1 sprig


  • Mustard Seeds: 1/4th Teaspoon


  • Fennel Seeds: 1/4th Teaspoon


  • Cumin Seeds: 1/4th Teaspoon


  • Fenugreek Seeds: 1/4th Teaspoon


  • Coriander Powder: ‪1‬ Teaspoon


  • Red Chili Powder: 2 Teaspoons


  • Turmeric powder: 1 Teaspoon


  • Black pepper powder: 1 Teaspoon


  • Salt: 2 Teaspoons/As per taste


  • Oil: 3 Tablespoons

Directions

  • Boil room temperature Eggs in a medium pot for 20 minutes with a pinch of salt to avoid cracking.
  • Drain the water. Add cold water. Peel the eggs & make 4 slits lengthwise.
  • Slice the onions thinly & Chop the Tomatoes finely.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick pan.
  • Tip in the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds & fennel seeds. Let them crackle.
  • Sauté the curry leaves & sliced onions over medium heat until translucent.
  • Add the ginger & garlic paste and cook for a minute.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes. Cook until mushy and oil leaves the sides of the pan.
  • Add red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, black pepper powder & salt. Stir well.
  • Add half a glass of water and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small nonstick pan over medium heat.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder & 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Stir well.
  • Add the boiled eggs and lightly fry for a minute. Keep turning.
  • Pour the fried eggs along with the oil over the gravy.
  • Serve hot with Roti/Parantha/Rice.