Dim'er Jhol

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Ingredients

4	eggs
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 inch	cinnamon stick
2	green cardamoms
2	cloves
2	bay leaves
1 medium	onion, finely sliced
1 teaspoon	ginger paste
1 teaspoon	garlic paste
1 medium	potato, peeled and cubed
1 medium	tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste
—	fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Boil the eggs for 10 minutes, then remove the shells and set aside.
2. 2 Rub the boiled eggs with a pinch of turmeric and salt.
3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon of mustard oil in a pan and lightly fry the eggs until golden. Remove and set aside.
4. 4 In the same pan, add the remaining mustard oil and heat it.
5. 5 Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamoms, cloves, and bay leaves. Sauté until fragrant.
6. 6 Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
7. 7 Add ginger and garlic paste, and sauté for another minute.
8. 8 Add the potato cubes and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
9. 9 Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
10. 10 Add water and bring it to a boil.
11. 11 Gently add the fried eggs to the gravy.
12. 12 Cover and simmer on low heat until the potatoes are cooked through.
13. 13 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.