Easy Egg Roast - Jean

Recipe by Jean Pereira



















Ingredients:
4 eggs (boiled, shelled & halved)
1-2 sprigs curry leaves
1/4 tsp jeera seeds
1 big onion (finely chopped)
1 small tomato (finely chopped)
1/2 lime - juice
1 1/2 - 2 tbsp ghee for frying
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves (garnish)

For the marinade
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp bafat powder
1/2 tsp pepper powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp vinegar
salt to taste 

Steps:
  1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the marinade with a little water to make a thick paste. 
  2. Marinate the boiled egg halves with this paste and keep aside for a 10-15 minutes.

  3. In a pan, heat ghee. 
  4. Add jeera seeds. 
  5. When jeera starts to crackle, add the curry leaves and fry for 10 seconds. 
  6. Add the chopped onions and fry until they turn golden brown.
  7. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook covered till tomatoes are soft.
  8. Add the marinated egg and fry on low flame for about 10 minutes. Add a few drops of water so the masala doesn't burn.
  9. Flip the eggs after 5 minutes. Drizzle lime juice on the eggs. 
  10. Garnish with coriander leaves. 
  11. ENJOY!