Experience the traditional taste of Bihar with our Champaran style egg curry recipe. Prepared in a traditional clay pot, this dish brings the essence of traditional Champaran-style egg curry to your kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 green chillies, slit lengthwise
- 3 whole garlic bulb
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- Black cardamom, green cardamom & cloves
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions for Bihari Style Egg Curry Recipe:
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Prepare the Spice Mix:
- In a bowl, add grated onions, 3 whole garlic pods, 4 half-cut green chillies, coriander powder, red chilli powder, cumin seed powder, turmeric powder, salt to taste, 4 tablespoons of curd, and a tablespoon of refined oil. Mix well to form a paste.
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Heat Mustard Oil:
- Heat 4 tablespoons of mustard oil in a clay pot over medium heat.
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Add Spices and Eggs:
- Add black cardamom, 2 cloves, 2 green cardamoms, and a bay leaf to the heated oil. Stir for a few seconds.
- Carefully place hard-boiled eggs in the pot and coat them with the spice mix.
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Cook in Clay Pot:
- Let the eggs marinate in the spice mixture for 5-10 minutes.
- Now add the entire marination in a clay pot cover it with a lid or plate and seal the edges with wheat dough to trap the steam.
- Cook the eggs in the clay pot over low heat for at least 30 minutes, allowing them to absorb the rich flavours of the spices.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the lid and garnish the egg curry with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or roti for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
With its earthy flavours and hearty ingredients, our Champaran-style egg curry with farm-fresh Eggoz eggs makes this traditional dish nutritious and adds more taste. Prepared in a traditional clay pot, this dish captures the essence of Champaran's culinary heritage. Enjoy the rich flavours and comforting warmth of this authentic Indian recipe.