Simple Egg Gravy curry/Kodi Gudu Pulusu/Motte Saaru

This is the a simple yet addictive egg gravy curry which can be prepared very quickly with minimal ingredients.Eggs are very healthy and are recommended for all age groups by the doctors.They are rich in proteins,carbohydrates,various vitamins and minerals. In this recipe, tamarind and tomatoes are used for the gravy. Addition of tomatoes to tamarind adds an extra tanginess to the dish.This curry goes well with rice and roti.Also check out egg and prawns curry.

Nutritional Benefits of Eggs : Eggs are store houses of vital nutrients and are a rich source of proteins and Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin).Proteins are the building blocks of the body which help in the formation of muscles,cartilage,skin and are useful in repairing tissues and in making hormones,enzymes. Riboflavin is a water soluble Vitamin which is necessary for normal cell function,growth and energy production. Egg yolk contains rich amount of Vitamin A,B,vitamins,Iron,Calcium,Lecithin and Phosphorus.The Iron in the Egg is easy digestible and absorbed into the blood.

Preparation time : 30 mins

Cooking time : 30 mins

Ingredients :

Boiled eggs/kodi gudulu/motte : 6

Tomatoes : 3 no.

Tamarind pulp : 3 tbsp

Onions : 3 no.

Red chili powder : 2-3 tbsps

Salt : to taste

Coriander powder : 1 tbsp

Ginger-garlic paste : 1 tbsp

Cumin powder : 1 tsp

Coriander leaves : fistful

Turmeric powder : a pinch

oil : 4 tbsp

Method of Preparation :

1. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a kadai, fry the boiled eggs till golden brown and keep them aside.Chop tomatoes,onions into small pieces.


2. In another kadai or in same kadai, heat 3 tbsp of oil,add onion pieces, saute till they turn transparent,then add ginger-garlic paste ,saute till the raw smell goes off. Then add tomato pieces,cook till they turn soft by closing the kadai with a lid.


3. After the tomatoes turn soft,add tamarind pulp,salt,red chili powder,stir thoroughly and add required water,cook for 2 minutes.


4. Then add fried eggs,cumin powder,coriander powder and cook for 5-6 minutes by closing it with a lid.


5. Then finally add coriander leaves and dish out.

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