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Dum Anda Masala

By Mita Mondal
Dum anda masala is made with eggs cracked one by one in a spicy gravy. The gravy is made up with chopped onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes along with a variety of spices, usually crushed or powdered.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3
Calories 308 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 pieces eggs
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp black pepper crushed
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds crushed
  • 3 pieces onions medium size, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 3 pieces green chilies sliced
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 2 pieces tomatoes medium size, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • ¾ cup water
  • Salt a pinch to sprinkle
  • Black pepper powder a pinch to sprinkle
  • Coriander leaves finely chopped, as needed for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Fry 1 tbsp of black pepper and 1 tbsp of cumin seeds, both crushed, in 2 tbsp of cooking oil for half a minute on a medium flame. Then add 3 pieces of onions (medium size, finely chopped). Fry until golden.
  • Add 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste, 3 pieces of green chilies (cut into small pieces) and 1 tbsp of finely chopped coriander leaves.
  • Mix 2 pieces of tomatoes (medium size, roughly chopped) and 1 tsp of salt. Cover and cook for 7 to 8 minutes on a medium flame.
  • When it releases oil, add ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tbsp of coriander seeds powder, 1 tsp of red chili powder, 1 tsp of garam masala powder, and a bit of water.
  • Add ¾ cup of water. Bring it to a boil on a high flame.
  • Crack 5 pieces of eggs in a bowl one by one and add them to the gravy. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper powder on top of each egg. Cover and cook on a low flame until the eggs solidify.
  • Flip the eggs, cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Garnish with some finely chopped coriander leaves.
  • Check consistency of the gravy. Transfer it to a plate to serve.
  • Your tasty and spicy homemade dum anda masala is ready.
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Notes

The more you fry the spices, the better the taste will be.
Adding salt with tomatoes help the tomatoes to cook faster.
I always add a little bit of water with the powdered spices. It prevents them from burning.
I have used 5 eggs in the recipe. You can add more if you want.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Dum Anda Masala
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
308
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
498
mg
166
%
Sodium
 
329
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
330
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
 
978
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
127
mg
13
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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