Egg Curry - Andhra Style

Ingredients:
Hard-Boiled Eggs -  3 to 4
Onions - 2 (Medium - Chopped)
Garlic Cloves - 3 (Crushed)
Green Chillies - 2 (Slit Lengthwise)
Tomatoes - 3 (Small - Chopped)
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp.
Tamarind - Gooseberry/Amla Size
Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsp.
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp.
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp.
Fenugreek Seeds/Methi Seeds - 5
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp.
Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp.
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp.
Asafoetida - 1 Pinch
Water - 1/4 Cup
Curry Leaves - Few
Coriander Leaves - Few (For Garnishing)
Salt - To Taste
Oil - 2 tbsp.

Method:

Hard-boil the eggs for 10 to 15 mins.Let it cool and then remove the
shells and make a slight slits on the eggs with a knife so that the
gravy/curry may enter into the eggs and for taste and texture.Set
it aside.

Soak the tamarind in warm water for 30 mins.Then extract juice
from the soaked tamarind and keep it aside.

Chop the onions,tomatoes and green chillies finely.Set it aside.

Heat a pan/kadai with 2 tbsp. of  oil and add mustard seeds and
let it splutters.

Then add cumin seeds,urad dal,curry leaves and asafoetida and fry
for a minute.

Add chopped onions,green chillies and crushed garlic cloves and saute
till the onions turn into light brown.

Now add chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt and let it cook till the tomatoes
are soft.

Add turmeric powder,red chilli powder,coriander powder,cumin powder and
salt and stir it well.

Allow it to cook till the oil separates from the mixture.Then add the tamarind
pulp and mix it well.Let it boil and reduce the simmer to medium- low flames.

Add the hard-boiled eggs when the gravy thickens and allow it cook for another
5 mins.Remove from the heat and transfer the egg curry into a serving bowl.

Garnish with some coriander leaves and serve it hot with rice or chapathi/roti.


Note : For how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs,please visit :
            http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_perfect_hard_boiled_eggs/

           For cooking tips on eggs,please visit :
           http://www.foodreference.com/html/teggs.html