Egg Pepper Fry | Egg Pepper Masala

Ingredients

• 1 Large Onion Finely Chopped
• 1 Small Tomato Finely Chopped
• 3 Hard Boiled Eggs
• 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/4 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 Sprig of Fresh Curry Leaves
• 1-2 tbsp Finely Chopped Cilantro/Coriander Leaves
• Salt as needed
• Water as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   In a heavy pan heat 1 tbsp oil and add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds. As they splutter, add a sprig of fresh curry leaves.

2. 2

   Now add 1 large onion finely chopped. Fry on low flame for 4-5 mins.

3. 3

   As the onions turn golden brown, add 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste. Fry for 2 mins until the raw smell is gone.

4. 4

   Next add 1 small tomato finely chopped and cook on low flame for 3-4 mins until the tomatoes are mushy.

5. 5

   Add the spice powders – 1/2 tsp black pepper powder, 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/4 tsp cumin powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and salt as needed.

6. 6

   Cook for a minute or two on low flame and then add ~1/4 cup of water.

7. 7

   Cook the masala for 3-4 mins on medium flame until the oil begins to ooze out from the sides.

8. 8

   Chop 3 hard-boiled eggs in halves and add it to the masala.

9. 9

   Gently mix them well so that the masala is coated on the eggs. Garnish with 1-2 tbsp finely cilantro/coriander leaves. Remove from heat.

10. 10

    Serve hot or warm with pulao, biriyani or Indian bread.