Egg Theeyal

Egg Theeyal

A very tasty curry in Kerala Cuisine, goes well with Rice / Rotis !!!

Serves: 2

Ingredients

2 boiled eggs
1 tablespoon cooking oil
10 small onions / shallots / sambar onions, sliced
1 teaspoon tamarind paste or 1 tomato , finely chopped
1 spring curry leaves
1/2 cup (50 ml) water
1 tablespoon ( 3 teaspoon ) Theeyal masala
3/4 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )

For Theeyal Masala / Coconut Paste (dry roasted coconut paste):

1/2 coconut, grated
8 - 10 whole red chillies
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

Method

For Theeyal Masala:

Heat a heavy bottomed kadai and dry roast all the ingredients on a low heat till golden color / fragrant for 20 - 25 minutes.

Grind theeyal masala ingredients in a mixer without adding water. Grind till the oil leaves from the sides of the jar. It should be a very fine paste. Store in an airtight / Tupperware container for further use.

For Egg Theeyal:

Heat oil in a non stick kadai. Fry sliced small onions till pink color and fragrant. Add curry leaves, tamarind paste or chopped tomatoes and stir well for 5 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon theeyal masala and 1/2 cup water. Stir gently. Adjust salt. Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for another 8 - 10 minutes till the gravy slightly thickens.

Add boiled egg and cook again a low heat for 5 minutes.

Serve as a side dish with Rotis / Whole wheat bread / Rice..