Egg Tadaka Dal

Egg Tadaka Dal 

Ingredients

Eggs 3

 Split pigeon pea (toor dal) soaked1 1/2 cups

Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon 

Salt to taste

Oil 1 tablespoon

Garlic chopped   2 tablespoons

Ginger chopped1 inch

Onions chopped2 medium

Salt to taste

Green chillies chopped3-4

 Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons + for garnishing

Dried red chillies 2-3

 Fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) dried1 teaspoon

Tomatoes chopped2 medium

Garam masala powder 1/2 tablespoon

Red chilli powder 2 teaspoons

Butter 1 tablespoon

Method

Step 1

Drain and pressure-cook pigeon pea with three cups of water, turmeric powder and salt till two to three whistles.

Step 2

Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add garlic and ginger and sauté till fragrant. Add half the onions and sauté till golden.

Step 3

Break eggs into a bowl and whisk well. Add remaining onions, salt, half the green chillies and one tablespoon coriander leaves and whisk again.

Step 4

Add dried red chillies and remaining green chillies to the pan and sauté for a couple of minutes.

Step 5

Add dried fenugreek leaves and tomatoes, mix and sauté till the tomatoes turn pulpy.

Step 6

Add garam masala powder, red chilli powder and salt, mix well and cook for a minute.

Step 7

Add egg mixture and stir to scramble. Add cooked pigeon pea, mix well and bring to a boil.

Step 8

Add one tablespoon coriander leaves and mix well.

Step 9

Garnish with butter and coriander leaves and serve hot.

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