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Andhra Egg Pulusu

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An Andhra-style tangy egg pulusu with tamarind, green chillies and a mustard tempering. Sharp, spicy and served with steamed rice.

Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
Total time30 min
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 6 Desi eggs, boiled and peeled
  • 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 green chillies, slit
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp zeera (cumin seeds)
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp haldi (turmeric)
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander
  • Steamed rice to serve

Method

  1. Boil the eggs for 10 minutes, cool and peel.
  2. Heat oil, add mustard seeds, zeera and curry leaves; fry until the seeds pop.
  3. Add the onion and green chillies; fry until the onion softens.
  4. Add tomatoes, red chilli and haldi; cook until the tomatoes soften.
  5. Add tamarind pulp and 1 cup water; simmer for 8 minutes.
  6. Add the boiled eggs and cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
  7. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition — estimated per serving

Calories (estimate)230 kcal
Protein (estimate)13 g
Fat (estimate)13 g
Carbs (estimate)9 g

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).

Tips, food safety & substitutions

Food safety: cook the pulusu well and serve hot; refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Allergens: contains egg. Substitution: use lemon juice instead of tamarind if tamarind is not available. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values. Pakistani alternative: add a pinch of jaggery to balance the tang.

Tags: Indian, Andhra, pulusu, tamarind, South Indian, Desi eggs, dinner

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