Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Eggs in Spinach Gravy / Poached Eggs in Palak / Spinach based Gravy.


This was shown in a cookery program , which I watch daily as part of my personal Relaxation Therapy,
I think if am asked to watch a cookery show while in my deep sleep also would I be happy to do....
This curry was striking as the host while during her presentation narrated that this was something which was  prepared usually during olden days in Kerala as most of our Grand parents would know this.


 I wonder why then such a nutritious and attractive idea got eliminated from our Kitchen....anyways I tried it and it came out good , and I now listed this among a very nutritious side dish for Chapathi/ Indian Flat Bread.



Ingredients


Spinach / Palak - 1 bunch finely chopped
Eggs - 3 no's (Or more)
Onion - 1 medium chopped
Garlic - 2 cloves crushed
Ginger - 1/2 tsp Crushed
Green Chili's /Thai Pepper's - 3 No's (Adjust as per your preference)
Fennel Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder- a pinch
Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala / or Egg Masala Powder - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
Oil - 2 Tbsp
Salt to taste

Method

* Heat oil in a pan , add fennel seeds followed by crushed Ginger , Garlic , chopped Onion and Green chili's, saute till the onion looks golden brown, add turmeric Powder , Cumin powder , Coriander powder and Garam Masala powder or Egg Masala powder.

* Add chopped spinach , stir adding 1 cup water and salt, cover and cook till the spinach is done (5 to 7 minutes)

* Check if there is enough water in the gravy for the eggs when dropped gets cooked /Poached,
 if not add more water and wait for'em to start boiling, crack eggs in to the boiling gravy.


 (Leave some space between each eggs) do not stir  at this point, cover the pan and cook for 5 to 8 minutes till the eggs gets cooked in the spinach gravy.



* Serve hot !

Enjoy a nutritious side dish with Chapathi/ or any Flat bread.


Cheers
TN

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