EGG CHALNA

INGREDIENTS:-

1. Eggs                    5
2. Onion                  3
3. Tomato                3
4. Salt                      3 tsp
5. Curry leaves         handful
6. Turmeric               1 tsp
7. Water                    5 cups
8. Oil                        4 tbsp
9. Coriander leaves   handful

FOR GRINDING:-

1. Red chilies           10
2. Coriander seeds   1 tbsp
3. Cumin seeds         1 tsp
4. Cardamom            4
5. Cinnamon             2"
6. Cloves                  5
7. Garlic                   9
8. Ginger                  1/2"
9. Coconut                1/2 cup
10. Roasted gram       1 tbsp[opt]
11. Oil                        1 tbsp

METHOD:-

• Fry the above ingredients, cool and grind to a smooth paste.
• Boil eggs, shell it, cut onion, tomatoes.
• Heat oil in a Kadai or pressure pan.
• Saute onion and brown, add curry leaves and fry for a minute.
• Add tomatoes, salt, and turmeric, close the lid for a minute.
• Mash the tomatoes, add the masala paste and fry.
• Add water and cook for 15 minutes, or cook for 3 whistles.
• Add boiled eggs and simmer for 2 minutes on low flame.
• Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with idly, dosa, or chapati.