Desi Egg Karahi
Boiled eggs simmered in a rich tomato and green chilli karahi masala — a dhaba-style dinner served hot with naan or roti.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs, boiled and peeled
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 3 green chillies, slit
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Method
- Heat oil in a karahi or wok and fry the onion until light golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, green chillies and all the dry spices. Cook on medium heat for 8–10 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the oil separates.
- Halve the boiled eggs and add them to the masala. Spoon the masala over the eggs and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Garnish with julienned ginger and fresh coriander. Serve hot with naan or roti and lemon wedges.
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).