Kodi Guddu Pulusu (Eggs in tamarind gravy)

In gradients:

eggs           :4(boiled, shells removed and make slits lengthwise) 

lemon sized tamarind (soaked in 1/2 cup warm water and extract pulp out of it) 

oil                :4-5 spoons

fenugreek seeds (methi seeds):1/4 spoons

mustard seeds (avalu):1 spoon

cumin seeds (jeera):1 spoon

dried red chillies :4

curry leaves - 2 sprigs

medium sized onions -  4  finely chopped 

green chillies   6- finely chopped

turmeric :1/4 spoon

ginger & garlic paste:1spoon

coriander powder  :1 spoon

cumin powder :1/2 spoon

Fenugreek powder:1/2 spoon
1 tbsp red chilly powder   : 1 tbsp(adjust according to your taste)

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves - 4 sprigs (finely chopped)

Preperation Method:

In a  pan, heat 1 tsp oil. Add pinch of turmeric and add boiled eggs gently into the pan. Fry on medium  for about 2-3 minutes till brown spots start appearing on the eggs. Remove and keep it aside.

Add remaining oil ( 3 tsps) in the Pan.  Add  methi seeds and fry for 20 seconds. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and allow to splutter then add red chillies and fry for about 30 seconds. 

Then add curry leaves, chopped green chillies and chopped onions. Add turmeric (1/4 tsp), salt, and fry till the onions turn soft and light brown. 

Once the onions turn light brown, add ginger garlic paste and fry for about 1 to 2 minutes till the raw smell disappears.

Add cumin powder, coriander powder,Fenugreek powder and chilly powder. Mix well and fry for 1 minute.

Add squeezed tamarind juice/pulp + 1 cup of water and bring it to boil. Adjust salt and chilly powder. put on low and  let it cook for about 3-4 minutes.

add  all the fried eggs.Allow to cook for about 10-15 minutes till the gravy thickens.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with  rice,chapathis.