Poached egg is a preparation in which the egg white solidifies and the egg yolk remains soft inside. I have made a spicy creamy gravy to which the egg is dropped and poached. Its a yummy side dish to be served with rice , rotis or bread.

Preparation time: 5 mins

Cooking time: 15 mins

INGREDIENTS:

• Onion: 1 large finely chopped
• Tomato: 1 finely chopped
• Green chilli : 2 finely choppes
• Ginger garlic : 1 tsp crushed
• Eggs: 2
• Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
• Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
• Kashmiri chilli powder: 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala powder: 1 tsp
• Tomato ketchup: 1 tbsp
• Salt: 1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves: 1 tbsp finely chopped
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp

PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a kadai, add cumin seeds , let it splutter.
• Add onions and saute till it becomes translucent.
• Add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes off.
• Add tomatoes and saute till it becomes soft and mushy and oil starts leaving from sides.
• Add all dry spice powders and salt , sprinkle little water and mix all the masalas well.
• Add tomato ketchup and mix well.
• Now drop in two eggs into the prepared masla, cover and cook for 5 mins.
• Open the lid just give a minimal toss. Garnish it with coriander leaves.