Kerala Egg Masala

Ingredientsfor 6 servings

• 6 nos Boiled eggs — cut into 2
• 1/2 cup Coconut — grated
• 2 nos Green chillies — chopped
• 1/4 tsp Ginger — thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp Garlic — thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tbsp Chilly powder
• 1/2 tbsp Coriander powder
• 1 nos Onion chopped, medium sized
• 1 nos Tomato — chopped
• 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
• Curry leaves, a few
• 2 nos Whole red chillies cut in half
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing kerala egg masala, first half the boiled eggs. Set aside.

2. Step 2

   Grind together coconut, cumin seeds, chilly powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder.

3. Step 3

   Set a kadai over medium heat and pour in the oil/wok and let the mustard seeds crackle. Add whole red chillies, curry leaves and fry.

4. Step 4

   Next, add the sliced onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies. cook well.

5. Step 5

   Add the tomatoes and cook well till well blended.

6. Step 6

   Add the ground coconut mixture and cook well till oil come out of the mixture.

7. Step 7

   Add salt and little water and give it a good 5 minute boil. Stir in the boiled eggs. When gravy becomes thick, remove pan from flame. Kerala egg masala is ready.