Hard-Boiled Eggs Masala
A delicious late-Sunday breakfast, this is one of my favorite ways to eat eggs. The dish can be put together in about 20 minutes..
Masaledar Ublay Unday (Hard-Boiled Eggs Masala)
To prepare hardboiled eggs, place eggs in a pan and cover with cold, filtered water. Eggs should be 2 inches below the surface. Bring the water to a fast boil, then immediately remove from heat, cover and let stand exactly 10 minutes. Drain the water, roll the eggs around to crack the shells, then fill the pan with ice water and allow to stand another 5-10 minutes.
Masaledar Ublay Unday (Hard-Boiled Eggs Masala)
(adapted from a recipe by Madhur Jaffrey)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
4 green or 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
6 hard boiled eggs
Combine the cayenne, turmeric, ground coriander, salt, pepper, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl. Mix and set aside.
Fry cumin seeds in ghee in a heavy skillet set over medium heat until brown and fragrant, about 20 seconds.
Add onions and ginger and fry until the onions are lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the spice paste and stir until combined.
Add the tomatoes, cover the pan and simmer 5 minutes.
Add halved eggs and chopped cilantro. Cover the pan for 2 minutes to warm the eggs, then spoon into a serving dish.
Dink said,
August 9, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Well, I just happen to have some hard cooked eggs in the fridge and am starting to think about dinner. Sounds just as good for a Sunday dinner as breakfast eh?
Ren said,
August 9, 2009 at 3:33 pm
You bet! Besides, it isn’t wise to ignore serendipity :)
michelle said,
August 9, 2009 at 3:32 pm
now, if i don’t have ghee nor whole cumin seeds, how would i adjust this recipe? because, I REALLY want to make this!
Ren said,
August 9, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Regular butter and ground cumin will be a good substitute
Jenny @ Nourished Kitchen said,
August 9, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Oh … tell the truth, Ren. You just make this because, “Masaledar Ublay Unday” is fun to say. ;)
Ren said,
August 9, 2009 at 3:41 pm
It IS fun to say! heh
maybelles mom said,
August 9, 2009 at 5:17 pm
looks great. this was one of my mom’s go to dinners when i was a kid. been ages since i made it,
Ren said,
August 9, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Thanks, Maybelle’s Mom!
Sarah Schatz - menu plans for limited diets said,
August 9, 2009 at 6:12 pm
This looks delicious. I see we share a love for spices in our cooking! This would also make a great dinner or lunch!
Sarah
Ren said,
August 9, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Yes, indeed we do. Turmeric + black pepper may be one of nature’s most powerful healers as well.
Thanks, Sarah!
Cage Free Family said,
August 9, 2009 at 7:24 pm
I think I’ll be making this for lunch tomorrow!
Ren said,
August 9, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Knowing your taste as I do, I’m sure you’ll really like this one
Kimberly Duffy said,
August 10, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Yum! I make something similar- an egg curry- about once a week and serve it with agra peas and naan. We have it for dinner, though. I’m making this one next week.
Ren said,
August 10, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Mmm, naan :-)
Dink said,
August 10, 2009 at 4:21 pm
I just finished eating this. My mouth was screaming hot hot hot but my brain was saying hurry up with the next bite. Really good. Soothed my mouth with some sweet fresh peaches. Perfect
Helen said,
August 11, 2009 at 6:09 pm
I am trying to avoid nightshades, so what do you suggest I use instead of tomatoes???
Ren said,
August 11, 2009 at 6:29 pm
I’m honestly not sure. Anyone?
Helen said,
August 11, 2009 at 7:29 pm
I just might use spinach, it would be as pretty as with the tomatoes, but Iam sure it will taste just as good. I often fix sauted spinach and hard boiled eggs for my breakfast.
Ren said,
August 11, 2009 at 7:30 pm
I think that sounds like an excellent idea, Helen!
Muneeba said,
August 12, 2009 at 9:09 am
So damn good! I make something similar … yours looks awesome … sometimes nothing quite hits the spot like a spicy, creamy boiled egg, and if it’s doused in all those lovely spices, even better! The hubbs & I love having this for dinner sometimes … when I’m too lazy to bother with meat dishes.
Ren said,
August 12, 2009 at 10:52 am
Thanks, Muneeba! I probably eat eggs for dinner more often than for breakfast :)