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Egg curry in Dhaba style

For Seasonings
Oil - 2 Tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder - 1/ 2 Tsp
Turmeric / Haldi - ¼ Tsp
Salt - ¼ Tsp
For Curry
Eggs - 6 to 8
Oil - 4 Tbsp
Finely Chopped Onions - 2 Cups
Green Chillies - 5
Ginger & Garlic Paste - 2 Tbsp
Cinnamon / Dal Chinni - 2 Inch
Green Cardamon / Elaichi- 4
Cloves / Long - 5
Cumin Seeds / Jeera - 1.5 Tsp
Salt - 2 Tsp
Turmeric / Haldi - ½ Tsp
Garam Masala - 1.5 Tsp
Coriander / Dhaniya Powder - 2 Tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder - 3 Tsp
Finely Chopped Tomatoes - 3 Large
Cilantro - 2 Tbsp

Instructions
For Seasoning Eggs
Heat oil in a pan.
Add Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric and Salt.
Poke Boiled Eggs with a toothpick so it can soak the seasonings.
Add eggs to the seasoned oil and pan fry for couple of minute.
Once you see the eggs are coated with the seasoning, turn off heal and keep the eggs aside.

For Curry
Heat Oil in a pan on medium to high.
Add Green Cardamom, Cloves, Cinnamon and Cumin Seeds.
Add Onions and saute until golden brown.
Add Ginger and Garlic Paste and cook until the Garlic aroma disappears.
Add slit Green Chillies, Coriander Powder, Kashmiri Lal Mirch, Turmeric and Salt.
Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
Add Tomatoes and mix well. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes till tomatoes are properly cooked.
Add Water and mix well.
Cover the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on medium heat.
Remove lid, add Garam Masala and mix well.
Add seasoned eggs and Cilantro.
Cover with lid and cook for 4 more minutes on medium.
Serve with Plain Rice or Chapati.