What is Dimer Kalia ?
‘Kalia’ ( Curry ) is a Bengali cooking term which represents a very rich preparation of egg , fish , meat or vegetables. The gravy is flavored with lots of onion , ginger-garlic , tomato and finally with a sprinkle of bengali Garam masala.
Dim er Kalia is prepared with hard-boiled eggs. Hard boil, but just about , keep your yolk slightly gooey.
Dim er Kalia is prepared with hard-boiled eggs. Hard boil, but just about , keep your yolk slightly gooey.
Ingredients
- Hard Boiled Egg – 3-4
- Onion , chopped – 2 , medium
- Ginger – Garlic Paste – 1 tbsp
- Tomato , chopped – 1 , medium
- Turmeric Powder – 2 tsp.
- Red chilli powder – 2 tsp.
- Salt, to taste
- Sugar – 1 tsp.
- Mustard Oil – 2-3 tbsp.
- Ghee – 1 tbsp
- Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Whole garam masala – 2-3 cardamoms, 3-4 cloves and 2″ sticks of cinnamon
- Garam Masala powder – 2 tsp
- Kasoori Methi – 1 tsp
Instructions
Place eggs in a pot and cover them completely with water. Once the water starts boiling, turn off the flame and cover the pot. Set aside for 10 minutes. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process, peel and enjoy. This will give you perfect boiled eggs where the yolk is still yellow and doesn’t turn blackish at the edges.
Marinate the eggs with salt , red chili powder and a pinch of turmeric. Prick them with a knife.
Heat oil in a pan and fry the eggs till light brown.Remove the eggs and keep aside.
In the same oil, add whole garam masalas. When they start to splutter, add thinly sliced onions , turmeric powder , red chili powder , salt and sugar , fry until it turns brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste , fry for 30 sec.
Add chopped tomatoes , fry until oil starts to separate.
Add 1 cup water and let it bring to boil. Then add fried eggs. Cook until gravy thickens.
Add garam masala , kasoori methi and ghee.
Serve hot with steamed rice.
