Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

3 unit

Dry Red Chillies

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

2 tbsp

Poppy seeds

1 tsp

Cumin seeds (Jeera)

1 inch

Ginger

chopped

4 tbsp

Fresh coconut

grated

2 tbsp

Garam masala powder

2 unit

Green Chillies

chopped

1 cup

Spinach

2 unit

Onion

chopped

2 unit

Cloves (Laung)

1 unit

Bay leaf (tej patta)

2 unit

Tomatoes

chopped

4 unit

Whole Egg

boiled

4 cloves

Garlic

chopped

1 tsp

Turmeric powder (Haldi)

10 unit

Badam (Almond)

Step 1
~4 min

Prepare hard-boiled eggs, peel and halve them.

Step 2
~4 min

Grind onion, ginger, garlic, green chillies, and almonds into a smooth paste.

Step 3
~4 min

Heat oil in a kadai, add cumin seeds, cloves, bay leaf, and dry red chillies.

Step 4
~4 min

Add the ground paste and stir-fry until the raw smell of the onions disappears.

Step 5
~4 min

Add poppy seeds and grated coconut, stir-fry for 15 minutes until they turn brown.

Step 6
~4 min

Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and turmeric powder, stir until well combined.

Step 7
~4 min

Cook until tomatoes are mushy, then add spinach and garam masala powder.

Step 8
~4 min

Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until spinach wilts.

Step 9
~4 min

Cool the mixture and grind it to a coarse paste.

Step 10
~4 min

Heat oil in a flat pan, place the cut egg on the flat side and roast for 2 minutes until charred.

Step 11
~4 min

Set the roasted eggs aside.

Step 12
~4 min

Add the ground paste to the same pan and cook until the gravy releases oil.

Step 13
~4 min

Check for salt and adjust if needed.

Step 14
~4 min

Add the roasted eggs to the gravy and serve hot with Garlic Naan or Jeera rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of red chillies to your spice preference.

Roasting the eggs adds a nice textural contrast.

Use fresh, high-quality garam masala for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The gravy can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium-Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with Garlic Naan, Jeera rice, or Roti.

Accompanied by Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Naan
Jeera Rice
Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Maharashtra, India

Cultural Significance

Kolhapuri cuisine is known for its spicy and flavorful dishes.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Lunch
Weekend Meal
Party Food

Popularity Score

75/100

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