Hard-Boiled Eggs Masala : IHCC

"Potluck" is this week's theme at I Heart Cooking Clubs (IHCC), where we are cooking from Madhur Jaffrey's recipes. I made Hard Boiled Eggs Masala last week to eat with the Naan Bread from my previous MJ's post.

This Eggs Masala is very easy to make. A very nice dish, even though I find it a little sour. Next time I am going to omit the lemon juice altogether. As usual, I have increased the spices and since it was only for my hubby and myself, I have added more chilli powder for added kick.

There was some leftover,  and I had it with some white rice. I think it goes much better with the rice than the bread.

And of course, lots of chopped cilantro for me!

Hard-Boiled Eggs Masala with Naan Bread

Please do stop by IHCC to see what the others are bringing for the Potluck!

Hard-Boiled Eggs Masala
(adapted from : food.com, Madhur Jaffrey)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (2 tsp chilli powder)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (1 tsp)
1 teaspoon ground cumin (2 tsp)
1 teaspoon ground coriander (2 tsp)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper, to taste (1/4 tsp)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon  cumin seeds (1 tsp)
5 tablespoons onions, peeled and finely chopped (2 medium)
1 tablespooon fresh ginger, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
1 cup canned tomatoes, chopped (1 can)
1/4 teaspoon sugar (to taste)
3-4 tablespoons fresh cilantro
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut into halves lengthwise

1. Combine turmeric, cayenne, ground cumin, coriander, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon water in small bowl. Mix.
2. Put oil in medium-sized, nonstick pan and set over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, put in cumin seeds, 10 seconds later, add onion and ginger.
3. Stir and fry till onion turns medium brown.
4. Add spice paste.
5. Stir and cook for 15 seconds.
6. Add tomatoes and sugar and bring to a simmer.
7. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
8. Add cilantro. Stir once or twice.
9. Lay the cut eggs into the sauce and spoon over more sauce over them. Cover and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.