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Egg and dry shrimp curry

Egg and dry shrimp curry is a spicy and tasty dish. This curry is popular in coastal regions of India. A little patience is required to clean the dry shrimps but its promising taste compels you to prepare this recipe again and again. This curry goes well with hot rice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 1234

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Eggs
  • 30 gms of Dry shrimps
  • Tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Red chilli powder
  • 3 Medium sized onion chopped
  • 2 Green chillies slit and cut
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves to garnish

Method
 

  1. Clean the dry shrimps and rinse under running water thoroughly. Put them in a bowl and add hot water. Leave aside for 10 minutes. Drain out the water and keep aside.
  2. Boil the eggs for 8 minutes from boiling point. Turn off the heat. Keep them under running water, then remove the shells. Pierce them at one place with fork or knife randomly. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a pan, add the chopped onions and fry until golden brown. Add salt to taste.
  4. Add ginger garlic paste, then fry till the raw smell goes.
  5. Add dry shrimps and sauté for two minutes.
  6. Add green chillies, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder and stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Add eggs and half cup of water. Cover it with a lid and cook until the gravy thickens.
  8. After transferring to a serving bowl garnish with coriander leaves. Tastes good when served with hot rice.