Dimer Dalna- an egg preparation made in Bengali cuisine

An easy to make recipe that can be prepared within 20 mins (excluding the time required for boiling eggs),a wintry lunch time  delicacy of a bengali household...

Ingredients (4 servings):

• Eggs, 4
• Potato, 2
• Red onion, 2
• Garlic, 6 cloves
• gGnger, 1"
• Green chillies, 4
• Whole dry red chilli, 1
• Bay leaf, 1 large
• Cloves,2
• Whole cardamom,1
• Whole cinnamon, 1"
• Garam masala powder, 2 tsp
• Coriander powder, 1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder,2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Curd, 2 tbsp
• Tomato puree, 1 and 1/2  tbsp
• Mustard oil

Method:

                  Cut potatoes into medium cubes.

Shallow fry in oil till soft and golden brown. Add a 

pinch of turmeric powder and 1 tsp salt.

In a pan add 4 tbsp oil and temper the oil with whole dry red chilli, bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves. Let them release flavour for 1 minute and then saute 1 and 1/2 chopped onion till turns soft. Seasone onions a pinch of    salt.

Now add potatoes and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add1/2 cup water and bring it to boil. Add eggs and cook until the gravy is thick. Remove from flame and sprinkle 1 tsp ghee for aroma.

Serve with steamed rice or even I like it with luchi too.

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