This recipe has a unique combination of egg with roasted gram which makes it creamy and rich in its texture. It doesn't involve much ingredients but still tastes full bodied and flavorful. Even though I have prepared it spicy you could adjust the spice level as per your taste buds. So now lets get into the creamy rich recipe...  

Spicy and Creamy Egg Masala

Ingredients:

Egg - 6
Onion - 3 large ones(sliced)
Garam Masala - 1/2 tspn
Chilli Powder - 1 tspn
Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs
Vinegar - 1 tspn
Roasted Gram (Chutney dal or Pottu kadalai) - 2 tbspn ( Soaked in water for 10 minutes)
Oil - 3 tspn.
Water - 1 to 2 cups

Method:

  • Initially boil the eggs in water, remove the shell and keep it aside.
  • Pour oil in a sauce pan and saute the onions for around 3 minutes till they turn transparent.
  • Then add in the roasted gram(pottu kadalai) and saute for a minute.
  • Then add in the garam masala, chilli powder, vinegar and salt and saute to get rid off  the raw smell for 2-3 minutes.
  • Put off the flame and leave it aside for cooling.
  • Grind it in a blender to a fine paste.
  • Now cook this paste by adding water in a pan till they boil. Now add in the boiled eggs and wait for another few minutes so that they boil well together.
  • Turn off the flame and add in coriander leaves for flavor and taste.
  • Serve it hot with Indian flat breads like chapati, naan or even with other main course like ghee rice , idiyapam etc.,
Spicy and Creamy Egg Masala