DAK BUNGALOW EGG CURRY

DAK BUNGALOW EGG CURRY

(This spicy and tasty Egg Curry was prepared in the Dak Bungalows or Inspection Bungalows during the time of the Raj)

Serves 4      Preparation and Cooking Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

 4 or 6 Hard Boiled Eggs, shelled

1 teaspoon spice powder or garam masala powder

1 teaspoon chopped garlic                       

1 teaspoon chillie powder

3 onions sliced                                          

Salt to taste

3 green chillies                                         

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

½ teaspoon pepper powder                      

2 tablespoons oil

2 tomatoes chopped finely or pureed

½ cup curds /yogurt

Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions till light brown. Add all the other ingredients (except the boiled eggs) and stir fry for 2 or 3 minutes. Lower the heat, and add the hard boiled eggs. Simmer for about 6 more minutes. Remove from heat. The gravy should be quite thick. Serve with Chapattis / Rotis or white steamed rice.