
Dimer Dalna
Bengali egg dalna, fried eggs with potato in cardamom gravy. Eggs, upgraded: fried, spiced and simmered in proper masala. Plate with paratha and sliced onions for breakfast.
Ingredients
- Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
- Garam Masala1/2 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Onion2, finely chopped
- Tomato2, chopped
- Ginger2-inch piece
- Green Chili1-2
- Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
- Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
- Potato3 medium, cubed
- Eggs4
- Red Chili Powder1 tsp
- Green Cardamom1 tsp
Optional extras
- Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Boil the eggs exactly nine minutes, cool, peel, and score lightly so the masala can find its way in.
- 2
Shallow-fry the eggs till blistered gold in patches; set aside.
- 3
In the same pan, fry onions till golden, add ginger garlic paste, tomato and the ground spices; bhunao till the oil separates.
- 4
Add the eggs back with the potato and a splash of water; simmer five minutes so they drink the masala.
- 5
Scatter the ginger, cilantro and a squeeze of lemon over the top.
Chef's tip
A pinch of kasuri methi at the end lifts the whole pan.
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