Anda Tikka Masala
Smoky tandoori-style egg tikka simmered in a rich tomato-butter masala. A restaurant-style desi main dish with naan or roti.
Ingredients
- 6 Desi eggs, boiled and peeled
- 2 tbsp dahi (yoghurt)
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp haldi (turmeric)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 tomatoes, pureed
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek)
- 2 tbsp cream
- Fresh coriander
- Naan to serve
Method
- Boil the eggs for 10 minutes, cool and peel.
- Mix dahi, half the red chilli, haldi, garam masala, lemon juice and salt; coat the eggs and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a little oil in a pan and fry the marinated eggs until lightly charred spots appear. Set aside.
- In the same pan, heat oil and fry the onion until golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and tomato puree; cook until the oil separates.
- Add remaining red chilli and kasuri methi; cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the cream.
- Add the tikka eggs, simmer for 5 minutes, garnish with coriander and serve with naan.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).