Egg Masala (Konkani: Andi/Mote Ambut)

Time Required: 30 minutes
Servings:5

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This is a tasty as well as healthy dish that goes well with Rice as well as Chapati. We have heard a popular saying “Sunday ho ya Monday Roz Khao Ande”. If we keep on having boiled/half boiled eggs always we get bored so we can make varieties of dishes out of eggs and this is one of them.

Eggs are rich source of Protein – building blocks of bones, muscles, and blood. Our body uses protein to repair tissues and to make enzymes and hormones. Eggs also contain Vitamin B12 which is required for metabolic processes in our body.  Lot of people avoid Egg yolk but it contains vital vitamins and minerals so one must have it in moderation.

Eggs are therefore very healthy and we must include it in our diet.

Ingredients

• 5 Eggs
• 1 Large sized Onion
• 1.5 cup grated Coconut
• 7 Red Chilies
• Pinch of Turmeric Powder
• Small piece of Tamarind
• 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
• 4-5 Cloves
• 4-5 small pieces of Cinnamon
• Water
• Salt according to your taste
• Oil

Method

1. Boil Eggs for 15 minutes. Remove shells and cut them into Halves.
   
2. Fry Cloves and Cinnamon in little oil.
   
3. Grind grated Coconut, Red Chilies, Coriander Seeds, Turmeric, Tamarind, fried Cloves, fried Cinnamon and water. Make a smooth masala.
   
   
4. Saute chopped Onions till they turn golden brown.
   
5. Add the ground masala.
6. Add the boiled eggs into the masala and Salt.
7. Allow it to boil for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.
   
8. Tasty Egg Masala (Konkani: Andi/Mote Ambut) is ready. You can have it with Chapathi or Rice.