Kodi Guddu Kura

Method

1. 1

   Boil eggs: Hard-boil 5-6 eggs — 10 minutes in boiling water. Cool and peel carefully.

2. 2

   Score eggs: Make 4 shallow cuts on each egg with a knife. Fry lightly in 1 tbsp oil 2 minutes until golden. Set aside.

3. 3

   Make coconut paste: Blend half cup fresh grated coconut with 1 tsp cumin and 3 garlic cloves to a smooth paste.

4. 4

   Fry onions: Heat 3 tbsp oil. Add 1.5 cups finely chopped onions. Cook 10-12 minutes until golden.

5. 5

   Add ginger-garlic and tomatoes: Add 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, then 3 chopped tomatoes. Cook 8 minutes.

6. 6

   Add spice powders: Add 1.5 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and half tsp turmeric. Fry 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add coconut paste: Add coconut paste. Fry 5 minutes until oil separates.

8. 8

   Add water and eggs: Add 1.5 cups water and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the fried eggs.

9. 9

   Simmer: Cook on low heat 10-12 minutes until eggs absorb the curry flavour.

10. 10

    Serve: Adjust salt. Kodi guddu kura should be rich and creamy. Serve with steamed rice.