Mumbai Masala Egg Curry
Ingredients
- Garlic7–8
- Ginger1 inch
- Cilantro1 cup + 1 tsp
- Chili pepper5–6 + 2–3 + 1
- Saltto taste
- Oil · तेल1 tbsp + 2–3 tbsp
- Peppercorn7–8
- Clove2–4
- Cumin2 tsp
- Onion2 ½
- Prepared Paste · तैयार किया हुआ पेस्ट
- Yoghurt½ cups
- Coriander seed · powder2 tbsp
- Chili powder1 ½ tbsp
- Turmeric · powder1 tsp
- Pav bhaji masala · पाव भाजी मसाला2 tbsp
- Egg8
- Sugar1 tsp
- Ghee2–3 tbsp + 2 tbsp
- Rice600 g
- Lemon1 tsp
- Fenugreek
- Prepared Salad · सलाद
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, fresh coriander leaves, green chillies, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Mix well.
- Blend this mixture in a mixer grinder into a smooth, fine paste. Set aside.
- Heat 2–3 heaped tablespoons of oil in a handi. Add black peppercorns, cloves and cumin seeds and let them splutter well.
- Add the sliced onions and cook for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Add the prepared paste, beaten curd, coriander powder, degi red chilli powder and turmeric powder, and cook for 7–8 minutes until oil separates from the masala.
- Add 1 cup of water and the pav bhaji masala and bring to a quick boil.
- Add the boiled eggs, another 1 cup of water and the sugar, and simmer on medium heat for 4–5 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with the prepared salad and a coriander sprig, and serve hot with the lal mirch pulao.
- For the pulao: heat 2–3 tablespoons of ghee in a handi, add cumin seeds and dried Kashmiri red chillies and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add 1 heaped tablespoon of degi red chilli powder, cook for 1 minute, then add 1 cup of water and bring to a quick boil.
- Add 600 g of soaked sella basmati rice, salt to taste and 4–5 cups of water. Cover and cook on low heat for 12–15 minutes until cooked.
- Finish with 2 tablespoons of ghee and mix well. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with crushed dried fenugreek leaves and a coriander sprig, and serve hot with the egg curry.
- For the salad: in a bowl, mix the tender coriander stems, green chilli, half a small onion, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and salt. Set aside.
Summarized from Ranveer Brar's video. Watch it for the details.
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