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EGG METHI MALAI

A rich and creamy restaurant style curry made using fresh fenugreek leaves or methi and Eggs.
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Egg curry, Kid friendly recipes, Methi malai egg
Servings: 2 People
Author: Shravani Abhishek

Ingredients

  • 4 Eggs hard boiled
  • 1 cup Methi / Fresh fenugreek leaves
  • 1 Onion medium
  • ¼ cup Cashews
  • ¼ cup Cream
  • ½ cup Whole milk / Full fat milk
  • 2 tsp Red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 2 tbsp Kasuri methi
  • 1 tsp Pepper powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • ½ inch Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 6 tbsp Oil
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions

Sautè the Eggs

  • Peel and Prick the hard boiled eggs with a fork or knife and keep aside.
  • Heat a skillet, add oil, once its hot add in tsp of chilli powder, tsp of turmeric powder, pinch of salt, Hard boiled eggs.
  • Keep stirring them and sautè on medium flame for 3 minutes or until it turns golden brown on all sides.

Making the curry

  • Heat a frying pan/skillet and add oil, then add chopped ginger, chopped garlic, sliced onions, cashews and fry them until they turn golden brown.
  • Turn off the stove and let this cool down and come to room temperature.
  • Transfer them a blending jar and blend them to a smooth paste and Keep it aside.
  • Heat a wide pan and add oil, once it's hot add the pepper powder, cardamom, chilli powder, salt, coriander powder, cumin powder and fry for a minute.
  • Then add in the washed methi leaves and onion cashew paste and give it a good mix and cook until the oil starts leaving sides.
  • Now add in cream, milk and give it a nice stir until everything is completely incorporated.
  • Now add in Sautèed hard boiled eggs and cook covered for 5 minutes.
  • Finally add in garam masala, crushed kasuri methi and serve warm with some Roti or Rice. Bon appétit.