Egg Kurma

(Muttai Kurma)

Ingredients

• Eggs - 6 (Hard Boiled / Raw)
• Red Chilly Powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander Powder - 2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Cilantro - for garnish
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 2 tbsp

Pic 1 - Egg Kurma with hard boiled egg

List I

• Fried Onions (store bought) - 1/2 cup
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
• Tomato - 2

List II

• Grated Coconut - 1/2 cup
• Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
• Poppy seeds (kus kus) - 1 tsp
• Cashew nuts - 5

Method

1. First of all, grind all the ingredients under 'List I' and keep it aside.
2. Similarly, grind the ingredients under 'List II' and set aside.
3. You can make this kurma in two ways
   • (i) Hard Boil the eggs and add it to the gravy.
   • (ii) Break a raw egg into the gravy and cook it.
   • The recipe is the same for both the kurmas.
4. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan/kadai and add the ground paste of 'List I'.
5. Saute for 2 minutes on medium high flame and then add the dry spice powders.
6. Next add the ground paste of 'List II', about 2 cups of water and required salt.
7. Boil this for about 7-8 minutes till everything is cooked and oil separates.
8. Add the egg at this stage and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
   • If you are adding hard boiled eggs, make few slits for the gravy to be absorbed (Pic 1).
   • If using raw egg, break open the egg and gently add to the simmering gravy for the egg to get poached (Pic 2).
9. Garnish with cilantro. Egg kurma is ready to be served

Pic 2 - Egg Kurma with poached eggs

Serving Suggestion

• Serve the egg kurma curry with pulao, chappatti or dosa.

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