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Goan Egg Drop Curry with Coconut & Tamarind

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Jan 16, 2025
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Description: Goan cuisine is known for its diverse range of curries, which are often enjoyed with rice. This particular curry is made with eggs and features a delightful blend of coconut, onions, coriander seeds, and dry red chilies. The addition of tamarind paste enhances the flavor, making it even more delicious.

Cuisine: Goan Recipes
Course: Dinner
Diet: Eggetarian

Ingredients:

  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped
  • 5 Garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4 tbsp Coconut, grated
  • 1/2 Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
  • 1 Tamarind, marble-sized piece
  • 3 Dry red chilies
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • Water, as needed
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tbsp Oil

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Instructions:

  1. To begin making the Goan Egg Drop Curry, prepare the gravy first. In a mixer grinder, combine all the ingredients for the gravy (except salt and oil) along with 1/2 cup warm water. Grind into a smooth paste.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, and sauté the finely chopped onion until it softens.
  3. Add crushed garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute.
  4. Add the ground coconut mixture to the pan, and mix well. Add water and salt according to your preference. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Once the gravy comes to a boil, crack an egg and drop it gently into the curry. Repeat this for all the eggs, ensuring each egg is cracked into the gravy. Discard the shell.
  6. Let the eggs cook in the gravy for a few minutes, ensuring the eggs are fully cooked. Pour a little gravy over the eggs to help them cook through.
  7. Once the eggs are cooked, turn off the heat and serve the curry hot.

Serving Suggestion: Serve the Goan Egg Drop Curry with laccha paratha and a fresh cucumber salad for a perfect dinner.