Egg Masala

Egg Masala is a quick and easy side-dish. It is basically boiled eggs cooked in Indian spices . The masala is of semi-dry consistency and it goes well with steamed rice, chapati, dosa or even idli. It is very spicy and tasty too!

Ingredients:

Boiled eggs - 4

Onion - 1 large

Tomato - 1 medium

Green chilly - 1

Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp

Mustard seeds- 1 tsp

Cinnamon - 1 inch

clove - 2

Bay leaf - 1

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves - few

Red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp

Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp

Turmeric powder - a pinch

Kitchen King Masala - 2 tbsp

Tandoori Masala - 1 tbsp

Kasoori Methi - 1 tsp

Cashewnuts - 15 

Coriander leaves - 4 tbsp

Oil -  2 tbsp

Procedure:

1. Soak cashews in warm water for 30 minutes and blend them into smooth paste.

2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard. When mustard splutters add curry leaves, bay leaf, cinnamon, 

clove and cumin. Fry the spices for few seconds without burning. 

3. Now add finely chopped green chilly and saute well. 

4. Add onions and fry till it becomes golden brown. Now add ginger-garlic paste and saute well till the raw smell goes off. Add tomatoes and saute till it is cooked and becomes mushy.

5.  Add red chilly powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, kasoori methi and saute well. Add Kitchen King masala and tandoori masala and fry well for few minutes. ( You can use any other    

good masala powder instead)

6. Add the cashew paste to the masala and mix well. Add little water if the gravy is very thick.

7. Add salt as required and cook the gravy for few minutes.

8. Make slits on the boiled eggs and add them to the gravy. Cook till the masala thickens. 

9. Garnish egg masala with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot as a side dish!

Egg Curry in Coconut Masala / Motte Randayi

This is a simple and aromatic egg curry prepared with boiled eggs and ground coconut paste. This goes well as a side dish with rice or chapati. The roasted spices add nice flavor to the dish.

Ingredients:

Eggs - 4 or 5
Onion - 1
Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - around 1/4 cup
Dry Red Chillies - 5
Coconut - 3/4 cup (Fresh/Frozen/Desiccated)
Tamarind - a small gooseberry sized ball
Cinnamon - A small piece around 1 inch
Clove - 2
Cardamom - 1
Cumin - 1/2 tsp
Peppercorns - 3
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp (Chopped)
Salt to taste.
Oil for seasoning

Procedure:

1. First boil the eggs. Remove the shell and cut them into half. Keep the eggs aside.

2. Finely chop the onions and keep it aside.

3. Now heat oil in a small pan and add coriander seeds. Saute for few seconds and then add dry    
    redchillies and curry leaves. Saute well. Add half portion of chopped onion and saute well till the       onion turns translucent. Then add desiccated coconut ( you can also use frozen/ fresh coconut.             Fresh coconut is the best ) and saute for few minutes till all the spices are roasted well and coconut     turns light brown in color. Make sure not to burn the spices.

4. Grind the roasted spices by adding tamarind, clove, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin and peppercorns.     Add little water while grinding and make the masala into smooth paste.

5. Heat little oil in a kadai and add mustard seeds. When mustard splutters add curry leaves and saute     for few seconds. Then add chopped onions and saute well. Then add ginger -garlic paste and saute     till the raw smell goes off and onions turn golden brown. Add little turmeric powder and then add       the ground coconut masala paste to the sauteed mixture.

6. Adjust the consistency by adding little water if the curry is very thick. Add salt as required and
    bring the curry to boil. Boil for few minutes till the raw smell goes away.

7. Add the boiled eggs and mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Egg Curry in aromatic coconut masala is now ready to relish !!!

Egg Bhurji

Egg bhurji is a very easy and quick method of preparing scrambled eggs in Indian style. Basically egg bhurji is scrambled eggs cooked with onions,tomatoes and other spices. In our home we prefer adding lot of other veggies as well like beans, peas,carrots,mushrooms etc. as this makes the dish healthier.

Since this is an easy peasy recipe which demands less time, you can prepare this when you are pressed for time. Egg bhurji with bread or roti makes a healthy breakfast which is also filling.

Ingredients:

Large eggs - 6
Onion - 1 medium sized finely chopped
Tomato - 1 small finely chopped
Button mushroom - 5 cut into thin slices
Carrot - 3 tbsp finely chopped
Cauliflower - 3 tbsp finely chopped
Green peas - 2 tbsp 
Beans - 3 tbsp finely chopped
Spring onion greens - 3 tbsp
Pepper powder - 0.5 tsp
Green chillies - 4 finely chopped
Coriander leaves - 4 tbsp
Turmeric - A pinch
Salt to taste
Oil - 2tbsp

Procedure:

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add green chillies and fry them for a minute.
2. Now add chopped onions and saute till it turns golden brown. Add in tomatoes and saute till it becomes mushy.
3. Add other veggies like beans, carrot, cauliflower, spring onion greens, mushroom and green peas ( I used frozen peas so added directly) and saute them for 5-10 minute till the veggies become soft by adding  salt.
4. Add in turmeric and pepper powder and mix well. Break open the eggs and add it to the mixture. Saute it well for few minutes on medium heat till the eggs are cooked and scrambled.
5. Add the coriander leaves and cook for 2 more minute.

Spicy egg bhurji is now ready to serve. Enjoy with bread or roti. You can also have it as it is.

Masala Omlette

Masala Omlette is one of the simple breakfast recipe, loaded with goodness of veggies and flavor of spice mix. You can have it by itself or along with toasted bread. It is healthy and equally filling.

Ingredients:

Eggs- 2
Onion - 1 small
Capsicum - 2 tbsp
Green chilly - 1
Grated carrot - 2 tbsp
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Oregano - 1/2 tsp
Mixed spice powder - 1/2 tsp
Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp

Procedure:

1. Finely chop all the veggies. Break 2 eggs in a bowl and beat it well for a minute or two. Add the chopped veggies, salt, pepper powder, Oregano and Mixed spice powder (you can also add Garam masala powder instead of this) to the beaten egg. Mix them well.

2. Heat the tawa and pour  2 tbsp oil to grease the tawa. Pour the beaten egg mixture on the tawa and spread it well.

3. Cover the lid and cook on medium flame. When the Omlette is cooked on one side, flip it over and cook well on the other side as well.

Masala Omlette is ready to serve. :)