Kerala Style Egg Curry With Coconut
This homestyle egg curry is built on a foundation of shallots fried dark in coconut oil and spices toasted until they release their full aroma. It tastes even better the next morning, spooned over cold leftover rice.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 4 nos Eggs Hard boiled and — peeled
- 1 nos Onion Large
- 2 nos Tomato
- 3 nos Green chilly
- 1 tsp Garlic — crushed
- Curry leaves, a few
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Red chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp Garam masala
- 1/2 tsp Mustard
- Salt, to taste
- 11/2 cup Water
- 1 cup Coconut grated — grind it by adding 1/4 cup water to make a fine paste
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
Preparation
Step 1
In a large pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Once it starts allow to crackleing, add green chilly, garlic and onions.
Step 2
Cook till the onions turn soft and translucent and add turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, chili powder and salt. cook, stirring often, for a few minutes till the raw smell disappears.
Step 3
Stir in the tomatoes.
Step 4
Cook till they are pulpy.
Step 5
Add coconut paste and 1 &1/2 cup water. Stir and bring this to a boil. Simmer till the gravy reduces slightly and becomes thicker. This will take about 5 minutes. At this point, add some water if you need to adjust the consistency.
Step 6
Finally add the boiled eggs and again cook for for 2-3 minutes in low flame.
Step 7
Kerala Style Egg Curry With Coconut is ready.
Tip
Frying the boiled eggs briefly before adding to the curry gives them a golden skin that holds up better in the gravy.
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