EGG PULUSU/STEW

INGREDIENTS:

Eggs----------------------6

Tamarind-----------------1 big lemon size(or 3 -4tbp of tamarind paste)

Onions -------------------1 big one

Green chillis--------------3

Garlic pods----------------3 crushed ones

Coconut powder-----------1/2 tsp

Red chilli powder---------1 tsp

Turmeric pwd------------1/8 tsp

Coriander pwd------------1 tsp

Cumin pwd---------------1/4 tsp

Oil------------------------6tbp

Mustard,cumin seeds-----1/2 tsp each

Curry leaves--------------few

Jaggery/sugar------------1/2 tsp

Coriander leaves--------- for garnish


DIRECTIONS:

1.Boil the eggs in some boiling water for 10 mins.Then place them under cold running water for 2-3 mins.

2.Keep aside for 5 mins till it gets cold.Then it becomes easy to get the egg out of the shells.

3.Make small 3-4 slits along the length of the eggs and fry for 2 mins in a tsp of oil.Then set aside.

4.Heat the oil in a vessel and add mustard seeds,cumin seeds and let them splutter.

5. Now add curry leaves and fry then add garlic and let it fry for 5 seconds.

6.To this add the chopped onions and green chillies and fry till they turn light brown.

7.Now add chilli pwd, turmeric pwd, coriander pwd,coconut powder and cumin pwd, mix well and saute for few seconds.

8.Add the tamarind extract ,2 cups of water,salt,jaggery, and bring to a boil.

9. When the water comes to rapid boil add the boiled/fried eggs and let it cook in for 10 minutes or till you get the required gravy consistency.

10.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves ans serve with steamed rice..