Egg Masala with Pilaf

Egg Masala with Rice Pilaf

  • 6 hard boiled Eggs
  • One and Half onions finely chopped 
  • 2 roma tomatoes chopped fine and microwaved for 3 minutes
  • Grated ginger and garlic ...2 teaspoons
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon uradh dhal
  • 1/2 teaspoon asafotida or hinge
  • curry leaves about 5
  • coriander leaves
  1. In non stick pan heat 2 teaspoons olive oil Add some cumin seeds, uradh dhal and hinge.
  2. When the seeds splutter, add the chopped onions. When they turn brown add the ginger garlic and saute for a couple of minutes.
  3. Then add the microwaved tomatoes and the spices anf fry well on medium flame. Do not add water.
  4. Saute this mixture well till it leaves the sides of the pan.
  5.  Slowly add the cooled boiled  eggs and  fry well for 4 to 5 minutes.
  6. Decorate with coriander leaves.
Rupa Mahadevan