Egg Islands in Tomato Sesame Gravy
Dive into the rich and aromatic flavors of **Egg Islands in Tomato Sesame Gravy**, a unique and comforting twist on traditional egg curry. This hearty dish features tender hard-boiled eggs nestled in a luscious tomato-based gravy infused with earthy sesame seeds, warm spices like turmeric and cumin, and fragrant garlic and ginger. Toasted sesame seeds are finely ground to bring depth and nuttiness to the sauce, while garam masala adds a touch of warmth and complexity. Perfectly balanced with a hint of heat from red chili powder and tangy tomatoes, this gluten-free recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Serve it with fluffy steamed rice, soft naan, or your favorite flatbread for a satisfying and wholesome meal. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Eggs
- 4 medium (chopped) Tomatoes
- 1 medium (finely chopped) Onion
- 4 pieces (minced) Garlic cloves
- 1 inch (grated) Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoons Red chili powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoons Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons Garam masala
- 1 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
- 1.5 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, let the eggs cook for 8-9 minutes for hard-boiled consistency. Remove from heat, transfer to cold water, peel, and set aside.
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the sesame seeds until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and grind into a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Set aside.
In a large pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter for a few seconds.
Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes break down into a paste and the oil starts to separate from the mixture, about 8-10 minutes.
Mix in the ground sesame seeds and stir well to combine.
Pour in the water and bring the gravy to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Carefully place the hard-boiled eggs into the gravy. Lightly score the eggs with a knife beforehand to help them absorb the flavors.
Sprinkle the gravy with garam masala and stir gently.
Simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the eggs to heat through and absorb the flavors of the gravy.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice, flatbreads, or naan.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 70.1 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 2848 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 49.7 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2149 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
