Kodi Guddu Vepudu

Method

1. 1

   Boil eggs: Hard-boil 5-6 eggs — 10 minutes in boiling water. Cool, peel and halve each egg.

2. 2

   Marinate eggs: Mix halved eggs with half tsp turmeric, half tsp red chilli powder and salt.

3. 3

   Fry eggs: Heat 2 tbsp oil. Fry the marinated egg halves cut-side down on medium heat 2-3 minutes until golden. Remove.

4. 4

   Make tempering: In the same oil add 1 tsp mustard seeds. When they pop add 1 tsp urad dal and fry golden.

5. 5

   Add aromatics: Add 2 dried red chillies, 1 sprig curry leaves, a pinch of asafoetida and 5 sliced garlic cloves.

6. 6

   Add onion: Add 1 finely chopped onion. Cook 8 minutes until golden.

7. 7

   Add tomatoes and spices: Add 2 chopped tomatoes and cook 6 minutes. Add 1 tsp red chilli powder and 1 tsp coriander powder. Fry 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Add fried eggs: Gently add the fried egg halves cut-side up. Toss carefully to coat in the masala.

9. 9

   Cook together: Cook on medium heat 3-4 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve: Adjust salt. Kodi guddu vepudu should be golden and well-spiced. Serve with steamed rice.