ডিম কষা | Egg Curry | Bengali Dim Kosha Recipe for a quick meal
If there has to be one recipe that can be called as the stepping stone to Bengali cuisine, then it has to be Dim Kosha or spicy Egg Curry that every Bengali loves having with parboiled rice or porota aka fried Indian flatbreads.
Every family has its own kosha dimer jhol recipe. While the basics would be same, like hard boiled eggs served in a thick and spicy onion-tomato-ginger-garlic gravy. What differs would be the spices and some other knick-knacks!
For instance, my dimer kosha recipe has less onion and garlic. In terms of spices, I use my own homemade Bengali Garam Masala powder which, needless to say, adds my signature style to the dish.
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Another variant of this Dim Kosha would be Dimer Jhol or as it is normally known as Dimer Dalna, very popular as an everyday Bengali recipe.
A Dalna is usually a curry that is light, mildly spicy, a bit runny and has cubed potatoes in it along with the primary ingredient, that being the eggs here. In most cases, such dalnas would be no-onion, no-garlic recipes.
My5-Minutes Quick Paneer Curry Recipe isessentially a Dalna, or as we would normally call it Chana’r Dalna,where Chana means Paneer. Again, let me clear that traditional Chana’r Dalna would include Paneer or Chana Koftas, instead of cubed paneer.
The wildly popularKanchkolar Kofta | Bengali Green Banana Kofta Curry Recipeis another example of classic dalna, which would often include a gravy made with ginger-tomato-cumin seeds paste.
Let’s come back to the Egg Curry recipe that I am about to share with you today. This Dim Kosha can be superbly paired with Pulao or Fried Rice as a spicy side-dish. You can always make Basanti Pulao or Bengali Mishti Pulao to go with this.
If there has to be one recipe that can be called as the stepping stone to Bengali cuisine, then it has to be Dim Kosha or spicy Egg Curry that every Bengali loves having with parboiled rice or porota aka fried Indian flatbreads.
Course:Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine:Bengali
Keyword:Egg Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Non vegetarian Recipe
Servings: 2People
Author: Priyanka
Ingredients
4Hard Boiled Eggs
1OnionLarge – Finely Chopped
1,½inchesGingerGrated
3TomatoesMedium – Pureed
5-6Garlic clovesFinely Chopped
2tbspKetchup
Salt to Taste
½tspTurmeric Powder
1tspRed Chili PowderKashmiri Variant – For colour
2Green Chilies
¾tspBengali Garam Masala Powder
½tspDried Fenugreek leaves or Kasuri Methi
¼cupChopped Coriander Leaves
1tbspGhee or Clarified ButterOptional
4tbspMustard Oil
1tspSugar
Instructions
Peel the hard boiled eggs and give them shallow slits lengthwise with a knife.
Heat Mustard Oil in a pan and drop a pinch of Turmeric Powder in the oil as it heats.
As the oil heats up, drop the eggs and fry them till golden. Once they are done, take them out and keep them aside.
In the same oil, add the sugar and allow this to melt and turn a bit dark.
After that add the finely chopped Onion, grated ginger and garlic. Fry them on medium-high heat till they turn white. Now, add the pureed Tomatoes, green chilies slit in halves and powdered spices like Turmeric powder, Salt, Red Chili powder, Garam Masala powder and ketchup. Fry this spice mix till it turns dark brown and leaves an oily streak at the edges.
Now, add back the fried eggs and give it a gentle stir. Add a cup of water or so and make the gravy as per your needs.
Add the dried Fenugreek leaves after crushing them a bit between your palms and chopped Coriander leaves. Allow this to simmer for couple of minutes before turning the heat off.
Serve with the drizzle of Ghee. This is completely optional.
What is the difference between egg curry and egg masala? Curry refers to a cooked vegetable or meat with spices and salt.On the other hand, masala is a kind of mixed spices used in a curry to add more flavor and taste to it. This is the main difference between the words masala and curry.
A quick and easy egg curry recipe requires a simple tomato gravy, which is a very common item found in most North Indian refrigerators, some boiled eggs and some basic spices such as red chilli powder, turmeric and salt.
Egg curry is a flavorful dish made with boiled eggs and different spices. Talking about its effects on blood sugar, you must consider all the ingredients you use. To start with, eggs are a rich source of protein that breaks down slowly in the body.
Your curry can taste bitter if the spices and garlic are burnt or if you've added too much fenugreek to the dish. You see, the secret to cooking a delicious curry recipe is to create a spicy paste and slowly cook it before adding your meat.
Whether you may be familiar with the differences between curries from various countries, such as Indian versus Japanese curry, and perhaps even know how to make them at home, there's a special flavor enhancer that you may not have thought to add: honey.
Kala namak (or black salt) is a sulphurous salt used in Indian cooking, and is what gives this seasoning its signature flavour. Kala namak can be found in the Asian section of most large grocery stores, or through online shops such as Amazon.
The bottom line. Cooked eggs and egg dishes can be safely consumed as leftovers if they're initially cooked thoroughly, stored properly, and reheated to an adequate temperature to kill germs and prevent foodborne illness. Different reheating methods work best for certain types of cooked eggs and egg dishes.
Besan. This is my go-to hack when I am making egg curry or aloo tomato curry. It thickens your gravy instantly but you have to make sure there are no lumps so keep stirring until it dissolves.
This means that high-protein foods, such as eggs, can help you burn more calories to support weight loss. A high-protein diet may boost your metabolism by up to 80–100 calories per day, since extra energy is needed to help metabolize the protein in foods.
The most common ingredient in curry dishes is garlic. Onion, cilantro, tomatoes, vegetable oil, fresh ginger root, white sugar, coconut milk and chicken stock are also common ingredients in curry recipes. For herbs and spices, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne pepper are popular.
The most common curry ingredients may include cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, onions, chili peppers, and tomatoes. Usually, curries are prepared with a protein too, such as chicken, lamb, beef, tofu, chickpeas, or lentils.
People with type 2 diabetes can absolutely enjoy eggs. Recent research1,2,3 confirms that eggs can be eaten as part of a healthy diet without negatively impacting diabetes or heart health, and can even help to stabilize blood sugar levels.
Any Indian curries that are tomato-based, like tandoori, madras, jalfrezi, rogan and bhuna, are the lowest in calories. They average around 200-300 calories. If you want an even healthier option, consider a sauce-free dish like fish tikka (which is only 180 calories).
One study found that people who eat more curry powder are less likely to have high blood pressure. Another study found that having curry powder in a meal improves circulation immediately after the meal. The turmeric commonly found in curry powder also helps lower cholesterol, which makes heart disease less likely.
There are three main types of Thai curries—red, yellow, and green—which are categorized by the color of the curry paste. The color of the chilies and other ingredients gives each curry its distinct hue. Traditionally, all Thai curries were made with the same ingredients except for one thing: the chilies.
Egg Roast. The Dish: Coconut and curry leaf are two ingredient staples of Kerala, and of South Indian food in general. Both come to the party in this side (or breakfast) dish of boiled eggs cooked in a very thick paste of ginger, chilies, garlic, onions, and tomatoes, plus curry leaves and a few drops of coconut milk.
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