Puli kulambu with Arusuvai Kulambu Chilli powder
Bringing a desi twist to the classic Middle Eastern dish, Indian-Style Masala Egg Shakshuka is a rich, spiced tomato-based curry infused with bold Indian flavors. With perfectly poached eggs nestled in a spicy, tangy masala, this dish is a hearty and comforting meal best enjoyed with buttered pav or crispy paratha.
Ingredients
Tamarind
lemon-sized ball (soaked in warm water & extracted)
Sesame oil (nallennai)
3 tbsp
Mustard seeds
1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds
¼ tsp
Curry leaves
1 sprig
Small onions (shallots)
10–12 (peeled)
Garlic pods
6–8 (crushed)
Tomato
1 small (chopped, optional)
Arusuvai Kulambu Chilli Powder
2 heaped tsp
Arusuvai Turmeric powder
¼ tsp
Salt
to taste
Jaggery
½ tsp (optional)
Water
as needed
Tempering (Thalippu)
1. Heat sesame oil in a kadai.
2. Add mustard seeds, let them splutter.
3. Add fenugreek seeds, then curry leaves.
Masala Base
4. Add shallots and garlic. Sauté till golden brown.
5. Add chopped tomato (optional) and sauté till mushy
5. Add chopped tomato (optional) and sauté till mushy
Spice Mix
6. Add Arusuvai Kulambu Chilli Powder, Arusuvai Turmeric Powder, and salt.
7. Sauté for a few seconds in low flame till raw smell goes.
7. Sauté for a few seconds in low flame till raw smell goes.
Tamarind & Simmer
8. Pour in tamarind extract and a cup of water. Mix well.
9. Let it boil on medium flame for 10–15 minutes until it thickens and oil separates.
10. Add jaggery to balance the tanginess (optional).
9. Let it boil on medium flame for 10–15 minutes until it thickens and oil separates.
10. Add jaggery to balance the tanginess (optional).
Final Touch
11. Taste and adjust salt/spice.
12. Serve hot with steamed rice, papad, or kootu.
12. Serve hot with steamed rice, papad, or kootu.
Bringing a desi twist to the classic Middle Eastern dish, Indian-Style Masala Egg Shakshuka is a rich, spiced tomato-based curry infused with bold Indian flavors. With perfectly poached eggs nestled in a spicy, tangy masala, this dish is a hearty and comforting meal best enjoyed with buttered pav or crispy paratha.