Jerry's curry

Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of Bengal with Jerry's Bengali Egg Curry, a respectful homage to the rich tapestry of Indian cuisine. This aromatic masterpiece captures the essence of traditional Bengali cooking, where spices dance in harmony to create a symphony of taste. Nestled in a fragrant curry sauce, each boiled egg is a canvas for the layers of flavors meticulously infused into every bite. Jerry's recipe pays homage to the authenticity of Bengali culinary artistry, blending a medley of spices with precision and respect. Savor the warmth of cumin, coriander, and garam masala as they embrace the delicate texture of the eggs, inviting you to experience the heart and soul of Indian gastronomy. With every spoonful, Jerry's Bengali Egg Curry invites you to partake in a culinary celebration, showcasing the diversity and reverence embedded in this cherished dish.

Cooking time

35m

Prep time

30m

Servings

4persons

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil or olive oil.
  • Bay leaves (2)
  • Cumin seeds (1tbps)
  • Ginger paste or freshly grated ginger, approx 3 tbs
  • Garlic paste or freshly grated garlic, approx 3-4 cloves
  • Turmeric powder (1tbps)
  • Paprika powder (1tbs)
  • ½ red onion chopped.(Alternatively, this can be blended with the rest of the onion)
  • 1 big red onion blended (It is important that this be blended for the smooth texture)
  • 3 medium tomatoes blended(It is important that this be blended for the smooth texture)
  • Chile as per taste (optional)
  • 2 medium potatoes. Roughly ½ potato per person
  • 12 hard boiled eggs
  • Salt to taste

Steps

Preparation

  1. Chop the 1 onion in dices
  2. Chop half an onion in slices
  3. Chop the tomatoes in dices
  4. Blend the onion and tomatoes into a kind of a smooth puree
  5. Finely chop the garlic ( or just better just grate it )
  6. Finely chop the ginger ( or better just grate it )
  7. Boil your eggs and put them in a bath of cold water
    • Them peel them off
    • Grill the eggs in the oil so they get brown and delicious
  8. Boil your potatoes

The paste

  1. Within the oil add the ginger and garlic and saute them so they are not raw
  2. Add the paprika , bayleaves, cumin, tumeric and stir fry together

Put it all together

  1. When you have a nice aroma, add the blended onions and tomatoes
  2. Add this point you can add salt and habaneros or other chile to spice up the meal
  3. Mix everything togehter and add the eggs and the potatoes
  4. Let everything simmer for 20 minutes with a lid on