Egg and Achar Masala

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, boiled and peeled
• 2 tbsp mixed pickle (achar) masala or 2 tbsp crushed pickle
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
• 1/2 tsp salt (less if the pickle is salty)
• 3 tbsp oil
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Method

1. Heat oil and fry the nigella seeds for 30 seconds. Add the onion and fry until golden.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes and all the spices. Cook until the oil separates.
3. Stir in the pickle masala and 1/2 cup of water. Simmer 5 minutes.
4. Add the halved boiled eggs and toss gently so the masala coats them. Simmer 3 minutes.
5. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with roti.