Caramelized Onion, Coconut, and Egg Curry
Photo by James Ransom
- Serves
- 4
This recipe comes from Meera Sodha's Made in India. If you can't find tamarind paste, substitute equal parts lime juice and brown sugar. And serve it with her perfect rice: https://food52.com/recipes/56256-the-perfect-basmati-rice
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 onions, finely sliced
- 8 medium eggs, at room temperature
- 6 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons coconut milk mixed with 1/2 cup water
- Rice, for serving (https://food52.com/recipes/56256-the-perfect-basmati-rice)
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Directions
- Step 1
Put the oil into a large, deep-sided frying pan on a medium heat and when it's hot, add the onions. Fry them for 15 to 20 minutes until brown and caramelized.
- Step 2
While the onions are cooking through, put the eggs into a large saucepan, cover generously with water and, bring to a boil. When the water comes to a boil turn the heat down to a simmer and set a timer for exactly 6 minutes for just-set hard boiled egg.
- Step 3
Add the garlic to the onions, stir well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tamarind paste, chili powder, salt, sugar, and turmeric, stir-fry for a minute, then pour in the diluted milk. Bring the mixture to a boil and turn down to a simmer.
- Step 4
When the eggs have finished boiling, plunge them into cold water for a couple of minutes, then peel them. Rinse, halve them, and fold into the coconut sauce, then take the pan off the heat.
- Step 5
Serve on a bed of rice or with paratha or chapatis.