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Chettinad Curry Eggs Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 inch fresh ginger .
  • salt .
  • 1/2 lime, juice of .
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds .
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds .
  • 2 garlic cloves .
  • 400F ml coconut milk .
  • 3 tsps coriander powder .
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs, shelled .
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds .
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric .
  • 1 1/2 tsps chili powder .
  • 8 oz tomatoes, sliced .
  • 8 oz onions, sliced .
  • 2 tbsps oil .
  • 2 inches cinnamon sticks

Directions
  • Step #1 Put the coriander, tumeric, chilli, cumin seeds, ginger & garlic into a mixer with 2 tbsp water & mix to a paste.
  • Step #2 Heat the oil & fry the fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds & cinnamon for 10 seconds.
  • Step #3 Add the onion, cook till just coloured & add the spice paste.
  • Step #4 Cook for 8 mins.
  • Step #5 If the mixture sticks to the pan add a little water.
  • Step #6 Add the tomatoes & cook for 2 mins.
  • Step #7 Add 3 c of warm water & salt to taste, simmer for 20 mins till you have a smooth gravy.
  • Step #8 Add the coconut milk, bring to boil, reduce heat, add the lime juice stir well.
  • Step #9 Halve the eggs & put into the gravy, yolks uppermost.
  • Step #10 Serve with plain boiled rice & Chettinad Chicken curry.
  • Enjoy the Chettinad Curry Eggs recipe

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