Egg Bharta

Submitted by Shinjini Ghatak Jun 22, 2013 No comments 19,203 views 0 fav

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Egg in an aromatic and delicious gravy

Prep time 10 mins

Cook time 30 mins

Serves 4

CuisineMughlai

CourseMain Course

DifficultyEasy

DietaryNon Vegetarian

Main Ingredients Egg

Bharta is traditionally a Mughlai preparation. In popular restaurants, you will find the Chicken Bharta. Egg Bharta is a variation of chicken Bharta. The gravy is made with spices and is quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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8 eggs (hard boiled)
3 medium onions (made into a paste)
½ cup tomato puree
4 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 ½ tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp chicken masala( you can use any curry masala but chicken or meat masala is preferable)
1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
½ cup milk
½ cur cream
salt and sugar to taste
4 tbsp oil

Egg Bharta Ingredients

Steps

In a wok, heat the oil.
Add the onion paste and fry till its light golden brown in colour. This will take about 5 to 10 minutes. Make sure to fry them on a medium heat.
Once the onion is fried add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for about 3 minutes.
Add the tomato puree, tomato ketchup and a little water so as to prevent it from burning. Fry on a low heat for about 10 minutes.
Add the chicken masala, Kasuri Methi and cumin powder along with salt and sugar. Add a little water and fry till oil separates. This will take another 3 minutes.
Gradually add the milk and mix well.
Add the eggs and gently mix well.
Add the cream, adjust the salt and sugar. Mix well and serve hot.