Tamil Anda Kuzhambu

Ingredients

• 6 Desi eggs, boiled and peeled
• 10 shallots, peeled
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp tamarind pulp
• 1 tsp sambar powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp haldi (turmeric)
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp zeera (cumin seeds)
• 10 curry leaves
• 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 shallots and fry until soft and light golden.
4. Add tomatoes, sambar powder, 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.