Chettinad Egg Curry

Chettinad Egg Curry is a very popular delicacy of Tamil Nadu. Learn how to make/prepare Chettinad Egg Curry by following this easy recipe.

Ingredients:



• 6 Eggs (hardboiled)


• 3 tsp Coriander Powder


• 1 1/2 tsp Chili Powder


• 1 tsp Fennel Seeds


• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds


• 1/2 tsp Turmeric


• 1/2 Ginger


• 2 tsp Garlic Paste


• 2 tbsp Oil


• 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds


• 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds


• 1 Cinnamon Stick


• 3 Onions (ground)


• 250 gm Tomatoes (peeled, seeded & ground)


• 250 ml Water


• 350 ml Coconut Milk


• 1 tbsp Lime Juice


• Coriander (chopped)
How to make Chettinad Egg Curry:


• Peel eggs and cut them into halves (lengthwise).


• Grind coriander powder, chili powder, 1 tsp fennel seeds, cumin, turmeric, ginger and garlic together with 2 tbsp water to make a paste.


• Heat oil in a shallow pan and fry fenugreek, fennel seeds and cinnamon for 10 minutes. Add in onions and fry till they are golden in color.


• Now add the spice paste and cook for 5 minutes. Pour a little water in the pan to avoid scorching. Stir in tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes.


• Stir in coconut milk and heat for some time. Also, add limejuice at this stage.


• Season with coriander and add eggs to make it ready to serve!