Ingredients:
Eggs - 6, hard boiled, peeled and sliced
Onion - 1, large, finely chopped
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Tomato - 1, finely chopped
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Red chili powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 3/4 tbsp
Cumin powder - pinch
Fennel seed powder - pinch
Garam masala powder - pinch
Tamarind paste - 1/2 tbsp, optional
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves - 1 1/2 tbsps, finely chopped
Oil - 3 to 4 tbsps oil
For coating of egg slices:
Eggs - 2, lightly beaten
Milk - 4 tbsps
Salt to taste
Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
Method:
Heat 2 tbsps olive oil in a large saucepan. Mix all the ingredients for coating of egg slices in a shallow bowl. Add few egg slices in this mixture and coat on both sides. Place each coated egg slice in the hot oil and cook on both sides till lightly browned. Remove onto a plate and keep aside.In a heavy bottomed vessel, add the left over oil and heat.Add chopped onions and saute for until brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and curry leaves and mix.Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, fennel seed powder, coriander powder and cumin powder and mix. Add the chopped tomatoes and fry till oil separates.Add 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce flame and add the tamarind paste and fried egg slices and place lid. Cook on simmer for 10 mins.Add the garam masla powder and mix. Cook till you achieve the desired gravy consistency.Turn off flame, remove into serving bowl. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice or rotis,non.
Health Benefits of Egg:
Eggs are great for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a day may prevent macular degeneraton due to the carotenoid content, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are more readily available to our bodies from eggs than from other sources. In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids.According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attack.
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