Shanthi's Cookbook

Boiled eggs - 5

Onions - 2 big

Green Chillis - 1 or 2

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp

Coriander Powder - 2 tsp

Garam Masala - 1 tsp

Red chilli powder - 1 tsp

Sugar - 1 tsp

Thick Tamarind Juice - 3 tbsp

Coconut Milk - 3 tbsp

Oil - 2 tbsp

Salt - according to taste

Water- 2 cups

Cilantro - 1 bunch

Tadka / Popu ( 1 tsp Mustard seeds + 2 Red Chillis + 1 tsp Jeera / Cumin seeds)

1. Boil the eggs. Remove the shell, cut them in half. ( I have removed the yellow part as I dont like it much. But its according to your taste)

2. Make small slits on the boiled eggs with a knife and keep aside.

3. In a sauce pan, take some oil and get the tadka done.

4. Saute onion till it becomes translucent. Add some Green chillies.

5. Add Ginger-Garlic paste and turmeric pwd.

6. Saute them well and now add 1/2 cup of water.

7. Add Coriander powder, Garam masala powder and red chilli powder.

8. After the water evapourates and the masalas cook well, add little tamarind juice and coconut milk. Add some more water (enough water for the eggs to dip in after you add them) and bring it to a boil.

9. Add sugar and salt and simmer it for about 15-20 minutes till the sauce thickens.

10. Put the eggs in the sauce and let them cook for another 5 minutes.

11. Garnish with Cilantro.

Serving Suggestions : Serve with hot rice.