Egg Slice Masala

                           Egg slice masala is a gravy based dish where hard boiled eggs are sliced, shallow fried and simmered in a spicy, tangy and fragrant onion-tomato base.

Ingredients

• Eggs - 4, hard boiled, peeled and sliced
• Onion - 1 (large)
• Curry leaves - 5
• Ginger - 1 inch
• Garlic - 3-4 pods
• Tomato - 1
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tbsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp
• Corriander powder - 3/4 tbsp
• Cumin powder - pinch
• Fennel seed powder - pinch
• Garam masala powder - pinch
• Tamarind paste - 1/2 tbsp ,optional
• Salt to taste
• Oil - 3-4 tbsp

          For coating of egg slices:

• Egg - 1, lightly beaten
• Milk - 4 tbsp
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan. Mix all the ingredients called for 'coating' of egg slices in a bowl. Add 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.

2. Heat oil in a pan, add chopped onions and saute for 4 mins. Add ginger and garlic, saute for 3 mins. Add curry leaves and mix.

3. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, fennel seed powder, corriander powder and cumin powder and mix. Add the chopped tomatoes and fry for 4 mins or till oil separates.

4. Add 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to boil. Reduce flame and add the tamarind paste and fried egg slices and place lid. Cook on simmer for 8-10 mins.

5. Add the garam masala powder and mix. Cook without lid till you achieve the desired gravy consistency.

6. Serve it hot with flavored rice or chappathi.

Happy cooking....