Egg pulusu recipe also known as kodi guddu pulusu is a onion tamarind based stew in which boiled eggs are simmered

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Andhra

Ingredients

  • 5 hard boiled eggs
  • 1 cup onions (chopped)
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • ¼ tsp cumin ((or jeera))
  • ¼ tsp mustard
  • 1 Pinch fenugreek seeds ((methi) (optional))
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped)
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric ((or haldi))
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp jaggery (or sugar as needed (optional))
  • Salt (to taste)
  • ½ to ¾ tsp red chili powder
  • tamarind (Small lemon sized ball)
  • ½ to ¾ tsp Coriander powder ((optional))
  • 1/8 tsp cumin powder ((optional))

Method

  1. Soak tamarind in hot water and filter the pulp to remove impurities
  2. Heat a deep pan with oil.

Making egg pulusu or kodi guddu pulusu

  1. Add mustard,methi and cumin, when they splutter add curry leaves and sauté until crisp.
  2. Add onions and green chili, sprinkle salt and fry till they turn pink
  3. Add eggs, coriander and cumin powder,red chili powder, turmeric, salt. Fry for 2 mins on medium. Pour the tamarind pulp. Mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 mins. If you wish you can add a tbsp. jaggery or sugar now.
  4. Pour enough water to partially cover the eggs.
  5. Mix and simmer for atleast 5 to 8 mins. Adjust the salt and tamarind.
  6. Off the heat and add coriander leaves. Serve egg pulusu with rice or chapathi.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.