CHETTINAD EGG KULAMBU CHETTINAD EGG CURRY

Indian RecipesEggsCurries
Written By Shilpa Anand
A delicious spicy fragrant egg curry from the CHETTINAD region of South India where boiled and fried eggs are added to a delectable onion tomato gravy which is flavoured with coconut, red chilies, and other spices. INGREDIENTS:

A delicious spicy fragrant egg curry from the CHETTINAD region of South India where boiled and fried eggs are added to a delectable onion tomato gravy which is flavoured with coconut, red chilies, and other spices. 

INGREDIENTS:

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4-5 eggs, boiled and peeled 1-2 dry red chilies2 tsp coriander seeds1tsp peppercorns1tsp cumin seeds½ tsp fennel seeds1 Star anise1-2 cardamom1mace1-2 cloves 1tsp poppy seeds 1cinnamon2 tbsp Grated coconutCurry leaves1 onion paste2 ts…

  • 4-5 eggs, boiled and peeled

  •  1-2 dry red chilies

  • 2 tsp coriander seeds

  • 1tsp peppercorns

  • 1tsp cumin seeds

  • ½ tsp fennel seeds

  • 1 Star anise

  • 1-2 cardamom

  • 1mace

  • 1-2 cloves 

  • 1tsp poppy seeds 

  • 1cinnamon

  • 2 tbsp Grated coconut

  • Curry leaves

  • 1 onion paste

  • 2 tsp ginger garlic paste

  • 1tomato, paste

  • ¼ tsp mustard seeds

  • ¼ tsp cumin seeds

  • Pinch of hing

  • Green chilies

  • Salt to taste

  • Water 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Dry roast All the spices and coconut to prepare CHETTINAD masala.cool and dry grind it to a fine powder. Keep aside

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Heat oil in a kadhai Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutterAdd cumin seeds and hingAdd onion paste and fry until goldenAdd green chili, curry leaves

  • Heat oil in a kadhai 

  • Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter

  • Add cumin seeds and hing

  • Add onion paste and fry until golden

  • Add green chili, curry leaves

Add tomato paste and cover and cook until oil separates on surfaceAdd 2-3 tsp of ground masala powder

  • Add tomato paste and cover and cook until oil separates on surface

  • Add 2-3 tsp of ground masala powder

Fry for 5-6 mins. Add salt Add hot water and simmer covered for 10 mins

  • Fry for 5-6 mins. Add salt 

  • Add hot water and simmer covered for 10 mins

In the meanwhile heat up a shallow pan with little oil Shallow fry the boiled eggs with a pinch of turmeric and chili powder on low heat until the eggs are well coated with the masala. You can poke the eggs prior to frying

  • In the meanwhile heat up a shallow pan with little oil 

  • Shallow fry the boiled eggs with a pinch of turmeric and chili powder on low heat until the eggs are well coated with the masala. You can poke the eggs prior to frying

Add these fried eggs to the gravy and continue to simmer for another 5-8 mins

  • Add these fried eggs to the gravy and continue to simmer for another 5-8 mins

Add coriander and adjust seasoning And that’s it, your spicy CHETTINAD EGG KULAMBU is readyEnjoy with parottas  and rice

  • Add coriander and adjust seasoning 

  • And that’s it, your spicy CHETTINAD EGG KULAMBU is ready

  • Enjoy with parottas  and rice

SPICE LEVEL: 🌶🌶🌶

SPICE LEVEL: 🌶🌶🌶

 
Shilpa Anand
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