Receta Egg Mappas
Ingredients4 hard boiled eggs1 medium onion sliced1 inch ginger piece, cut into sticks3-4 garlic cloves, sliced2 green chillies, slitfew curry leaves1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder2 tsp coriander powder3/4 cup hot water 1 cup thick coconut milk2 Tbsp coconut oil salt
For the seasoning 3 shallots,sliced into thin rounds 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1/2 tsp mustard seeds few curry leaves 1/4 tsp fennel seed powder *Don't skip the fennel powder as this ingredient gives a lovely taste to the dish MethodHeat 2tbsp coconut oil and add the sliced onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies and a few curry leaves.Saute until the onions sweat. Add a pinch of salt so that the onion wilts quickly.As the onions begin to brown, reduce the heat and add the turmeric powder, coriander powder and chilli powder. Fry on a medium low heat for one to two minutes.Make slits on the boiled eggs and add them to the sauteed masala.Cook for a few minutes and then add 3/4 cup of hot water. Mix well and cook for a few seconds. Add enough salt to taste.Add the coconut milk and mix everything well. As it begins to boil, remove from heat and keep aside.For the seasoning, heat 1 Tbsp coconut oil. Add the mustard seeds and as they begin to crackle, add the sliced shallots and curry leaves.Fry until the shallots turn golden brown. As they start to turn golden brown add the fennel powder, fry for just 2-3 seconds and then pour this seasoning over the prepared egg curry.Cover immediately and leave it undisturbed for at least 10 minutes so that the flavor gets infused into the curry.Mix and serve after 10 minutes with appam, roti, rice ar any other bread.*Don't skip the addition of the fennel powder while doing the seasoning as it's this fennel powder that gives an outstanding and unique flavor to this dish.