Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced finely
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled
  • 2 Tbsp. ground almonds
  • 1 tsp. chili powder, or to taste
  • 1 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • a little water
  • 2 large dried chilies
  • 14 oz. can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • sultanas or raisins
  • 1 oz. Coco Lopez dissolved in 6 oz. boiling water
  • 6 large hard boiled eggs, halved lengthwise
  • salt to taste

Method

  • Heat oil in large pan.
  • Fry onions till golden brown.
  • Mix garlic, ginger, almonds, chili powder, turmeric and coriander with a little water and grind into a paste.
  • Reduce heat and add the spice paste and whole dried chilies.
  • Fry gently for a few minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, bay leaves, coconut mixture, sultanas and salt.
  • Allow to simmer for about 15 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
  • Check the seasonings and adjust if needed, then add egg halves, yolk side up.
  • Cover the eggs with the sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot garnished with rice, banana slices, toasted coconut and chutney.
  • This sauce is also very good with cooked cubed chicken.