Egg Butter Masala

Masala is a staple of Indian cuisine; the unique blend of spices is much loved around the world. It has become so globally popular in the last century that it is almost synonymous with India. This recipe makes for a unique high energy and nutritional masala. Add this masala to any meal when you find yourself in need of an all-natural pick me up. This masala also has texture provided by the nuts, so it will not only alter the taste of any dish you add it to, but the way it feels in your mouth; it is truly a double threat. Egg Butter Masala Recipe tastes best when it is hot. Store it in a casserole to keep it warm for hours together.

Health Benefits

This dish has lots of built in health benefits that you won’t find in other dishes. It’s most significant benefit is probably it’s high concentration of protein, which makes it different than some other masalas. It has 3 sources of protein, butter, eggs, and cashew nuts. Protein helps boost the body’s energy and is the raw ingredient needed in cell repair and creation. This makes it perfect for athletes, or people recovering from illness. The ginger also acts as an energy booster, and even helps improve the quality of the immune system. It aids in digestive health as well, so add a little bit of this masala to meals you suspect might give you some digestive trouble.

Ingredients

Butter: 100g

ginger and garlic paste: 2 tsp

onions—chopped: ½ cup

chopped tomato: 1 cup

cashew nuts – soaked in hot water for 30 minutes: 15-18

kasmiri red chilli powder: 2 tsp

garam masala powder: ½ tsp

salt to taste

fresh cream: 2 tbsp

kasurimethi: 1 tsp

Eggs: 5-6

oil for frying

How To Make Egg Butter Masala

1. Heat 100 g butter in a pan.
   1. Add ginger garlic paste and cook for a few seconds.
   2. Add onions and cook till they become translucent.
   3. Add tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
2. Let the mixture cool.
3. Grind into a smooth paste along with cashew nuts.
4. Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pan.
   1. Add the ground masala along with Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
   2. Add a cup of water and cook for 2-3 minutes.
   3. Add fresh cream and cook for a minute.
5. Hard boil the eggs.
   1. Peel the eggs and prick them using a tooth pick.
   2. Fry the eggs till they turn golden brown on all the sides.
6. Add the fried eggs to the gravy and cook for a minute.
7. Add kasurimethi and mix well.
8. Serve and enjoy!