Nadan mutta roast / kerala style egg roast / dry egg curry

Name: Nadan mutta roast / kerala style egg roast / dry egg curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: Eggs : 4; Onions : 2 (medium, finely chopped); Tomato Puree : 1 1/2 tablepsoon or Tomatoes : 2 (finely chopped); Garlic :1 teaspoon(minced); Ginger : 1 teaspoon(minced); Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp; Kashmiri Chili powder : 1 tablepsoon; Red Chilli Powder : 1 teaspoon; Garam Masala : 1/2 teaspoon; Crushed Peppercorns : 1/2 teaspoonor Green chillies : 2 (Optional) (only if you want dish to be spicy); Curry leaves : 1 sprig; Oil : 1 tablepsoon

Main Dish

Very Easy

35 min

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Cook time20 min

Boil the egg with 1 teaspoon salt or vinegar, deshell; make some slits over the eggs vertically and keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the boiled egg turning it frequently for couple of minutes, or until they start to turn brown and set it aside.
In the same pan, saute the chopped onions till it turns to translucent. Add ginger and garlic and saute for couple of minutes until the ginger garlic gives off its aroma, now add green chilies or crushed peppercorns,curry leaves and saute.
Add all spice powders except garam masla and saute till the raw smell is gone. Add tomato puree or chopped tomatoes salt to taste and sauté till the tomatoes are smashed well and oil separates from the pan.
Add garam masala and mix in well. Add the fried egg and toss it well (Note : Do not stir the mixture too hard after adding the eggs or the egg might crumble).
Cook it on a low heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.