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Dhaba style egg curry is a flavorful and spiced dish that’s often associated with the roadside eateries (dhabas) in India. Here’s a recipe to help you recreate the authentic taste of dhaba-style egg curry at home:
Ingredients:
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2-3 green cardamom pods
- 2-3 cloves
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients:
- Hard-boil the eggs, peel them, and cut each egg in half.
- Finely chop onions and tomatoes.
- Slit the green chilies.
- Make Onion-Tomato Paste:
- Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, green cardamom pods, and cloves. Sauté until the spices release their aroma.
- Add chopped onions and cook until they turn golden brown.
- Add Ginger-Garlic Paste:
- Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Add Tomatoes:
- Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and the oil starts to separate from the masala.
- Spices and Yogurt:
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Whisk the yogurt and add it to the masala. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the masala thickens.
- Add Eggs:
- Gently place the halved eggs into the masala, ensuring they are coated with the sauce.
- Simmer:
- Add garam masala and simmer the curry on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve the dhaba-style egg curry with rice or Indian bread like naan or roti.
Enjoy the rich and spicy flavors of dhaba-style egg curry right in your own kitchen!
