The Foodie Curls Indian Recipes: masala

Egg Bhuna Masala / Anda Masala

This is one of my and my better half's favorite recipe. Egg bhuna masala is a special Dhaba style Indian dish which is full of flavors. Onion, tomatoes and combination of spices makes this dish delicious and aromatic. There are several ways of making Egg masala, this is one of my personal favorite which I am sure you'll will love it too. Do give it a try, and if you do please leave a comment below.

Preparation Time : 15 mins

Cooking Time : 30 mins

Serves : 3 - 4 pax

Ingredients

5 hard boiled eggs
2 tbsp Mustard oil/Any refined oil
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 Bay leaf
1 piece of cinnamon stick
2-3 green cardamom
3-4 cloves
1/2 tsp Peppercorns
2 Dry red chilli
2 medium sized Onion paste
1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
2 medium sized Tomato puree
Salt as per taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander Powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp Red chilli powder
1/2 tsp Fennel seed powder
1/2 cup Milk
2 green chilli
1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
Kasuri Methi/Dry Fenugreek leaves
Garnish with Coriander leaves

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Method

Hard boil 5 eggs and make a slit on the same
In a pan heat 2 tbsp oil and fry these eggs until the crust turns brown
In the same pan, crackle cumin seeds and then add whole garam masalas, saute them for 2 mins
Next add Onion paste and saute them until they turn dark brown in colour
Now at this stage add tomato puree and salt, close the lid and let them cook until oil starts oozing out
Once oil start to ooze out add dry masala's and green chilli (turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, chilli powder and fennel powder)
Add little water and saute all the masala's well
At this stage switch off the flame and then add milk, keep stirring continuously
Once milk is mixed well with the masala switch on the flame and cook for 2 minutes
Next add fried Eggs and coat them well with all the massala's
Finally add Garam masala and kasuri methi, cover and cook for 2 more minutes
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice, roti/chapati, paratha or naan

Note:

I have used milk to make the consistency of the gravy more creamy. You can also add cream or cashew nut powder
Ensure to add milk after switching off the flame or else it may cuddle
Please adjust the spice level as per your taste

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Murg Palak Recipe aka Spinach Chicken

Murg (Chicken) Palak (Spinach) is an authentic Indian recipe & a combination of taste and health in one dish.
It’s an excellent way to include spinach in diet. Murg Palak is delicious gravy of chicken added in spinach along with fresh spices. This will definitely tingle your taste buds, do give it a try.

Tempting Murg Palak Recipe/Spinach Chicken

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Stove to Serve Time: Approx 1hr.

Ingredients

For Marinating:

1 kg Chicken

1 tbsp turmeric powder
½ Lemon juice

2-3 tbsp curd

For Grinding:

Green Masala : 1 cup Coriander leaves,4-5 green chillies,1 ½ inch ginger,1 bulb garlic. Grind to them all to a paste.

Palak/Spinach Puree: Boil two bunch of spinach. Let it cool & grind to form a fine paste

For Preparation:

4 tablespoon cooking oil

Whole garam masala (cardamom, black pepper, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon & bay leaves)

4 big sized onion
2 medium sized tomatoes
1 tablespoon coriander powder
2 tablespoon garam masala powder

1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoon red chilly powder

Salt (as per taste)

Method :

1 1.  Marinate chicken with lemon juice , turmeric powder & curd. Mix well and rest it for atleast half an hour.If time permits can keep it for more time as well.
2.  In a kadhai/Pan heat oil. Once oil is heated add whole garam masalas (cardamom, black pepper, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon & bay leaves). Frying whole spices in oil releases their essential oils.
3.  Add finely chopped onions & sauté until it turns golden brown in colour. Add little salt so that onion gets cooked fast.
4. Once onions are cooked, add grounded green masala to it.
5. For about 15-20 mins sauté this mixture in slow flame. Stir occasional in order to avoid burning of masala
6.  Once oil starts oozing out from the masala, it indicates that it is cooked.
7.  Now add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and saute for 2 mins .
8. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until it is mushy.
9. Finally add marinated chicken in this mixture of masalas and cook for atleast 15 mins
10. Once chicken is almost cooked now add salt , garam masala powder & Spinach puree to it.
11.  Add water if required & Cook only for 5-7 mins more since Spinach/palak was already boiled.
12.  Now this tempting rich and delicious Murg Palak is ready to be relished

Serving- Garnish with onion rings & a slice of lemon . Enjoy this soulful dish with roti, paratha, pav or rice.
Serves 6-7 Pax.

Notes/Tips :

To get the perfect rich green texture of the gravy, do not overcook the spinach .Overcooking may lead to darkening of the puree.
If you are cooking in the pressure cooker , 2 whistles is more than enough to cook the chicken. Later once the pressure is released add spinach puree and cook further for about 5-7 mins by then the chicken will be well cooked
If time permits marinate the chicken overnight, you will be amazed to see the result.

How to make Murg Palak with step by step pictures: