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Stuffed Masala Eggs

Hard boiled egss stuffed with spicy masala
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Stuffed egss, stuffed masala eggs
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs (ande)
  • ¾  cup fresh coriander leaves (hara dhaniya)
  • 3 cloves of garlic (lehsun)
  • 1 inch piece of ginger (adrak)
  • a tbsp oil (tel)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • a large onion, chopped (pyaaz)
  • 1 tomato (tamatar)
  • a tsp of turmeric powder (haldi)
  • 1 tbsp red chilly powder (laal mirch)
  • a tsp of cumin coriander powder (dhaniya jeera powder)
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • Salt as per taste (namak)
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves for garnishing (hara dhaniya)

Instructions

  • Blend ¾ cup coriander leaves alongwith garlic and ginger to a smooth paste.
  • Keep this aside.
  • To boil the eggs, place eggs in a saucepan.
  • Pour water into the pan and ensure that there is about 1 inch water above the eggs. Bring it to a boil.
  • When the water comes to a rolling boil, turn off the heat and remove the pan from the gas stove.
  • Cover the pan with a lid for 15 minutes. 
  • After 15 minutes, remove the eggs from hot water and immerse them in ice cold water.
  • Remove the eggs from cold water and peel the eggs.
  • Keep  the eggs aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan.
  • Add cumin seeds.
  • When the seeds start crackling, add chopped onions.
  • Saute till the onions turn golden brown.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and saute till the tomatoes are well cooked.
  • Now, add the green masala paste and mix well.
  • Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.Add turmeric powder, red chilly powder, cumin-coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well.
  • If the masala is too dry, add 1 to 2 tbsp water.Saute and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or till the masala becomes aromatic. Keep this masala aside. 
  • To stuff the masala in to the eggs, make a horizontal and vertical slit (like plus sign) on each boiled egg.
  • Stuff the masala paste into the eggs.
  • Place all the stuffed eggs on a serving plate.
  • Sprinkle chopped coriander over the eggs.
  • Serve stuffed masala eggs as a starter or side dish with your meals.