Telangana Food - Koodi Gudla Pulusu

Ingredients 6 boiled eggs 2 onions chopped finely 3-4 green chillis slit length-wise 1 tsp red chilli powder big pinch of turmeric pwd 3/4 tsp coriander pwd 1/4 tsp cumin pwd 1 tomato chopped (optional) 2-3 tbsp of tamarind paste (this can vary according to your choice) 1/2 tsp sugar 2 cups water chopped coriander leaves for garnish 2 tbsp oil

Method: make slits along the length of each egg and lightly fry them in 1 tbsp oil with a pinch of turmeric for approx 1-2 mts For tempering:1/4 tsp mustard seeds,big pinch of methi seeds(fenugreek seeds),3 flakes crushed garlic and few curry leaves Heat oil in a vessel and mustard seeds and let them splutter.Now add methi seeds, curry leaves and fry for few seconds till methi turns brown.Add garlic and let it fry for 5 seconds.Dont brown the garlic…lightly fry it. Add chopped onions and green chillies and fry till they turn light brown. Now add chilli pwd,turmeric pwd,coriander pwd and cumin pwd,mix well and saute for few seconds. Add chopped tomatoes and fry for 4-5 mts. Add tamarind extract and 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.Add salt and sugar and reduce heat and let it simmer for 2-3 mts.Add the boiled and fried eggs and let it cook in the gravy for 10 minutes or till you get the required gravy consistency. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve this hot steamed rice or rotis.