Bengali Egg Curry (Dim er Jhol)

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, boiled and peeled
• 2 potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp mustard oil
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Method

1. Heat the mustard oil until it smokes lightly, then cool slightly.
2. Fry the potatoes until golden and set aside. Fry the boiled eggs lightly and set aside.
3. Add the bay leaf and fry the onion until golden.
4. Add ginger paste, tomato and all the spices. Cook until the oil separates.
5. Add the potatoes and 1.5 cups of water. Simmer for 10 minutes until the potatoes are soft. Add the eggs and garam masala, simmer for 3 minutes and garnish.