Goan Masala Fried Eggs

1. 1
   prep · ~5 min

   Prepare the masala ingredients.

   1.Finely chop the onion and tomato.

   2.Grate the ginger and finely chop the garlic.

   3.Slit the green chilies and keep all the spices ready.
2. 2
   saute · ~7 min

   Cook the onion base.

   1.Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium heat.

   2.Add the onion and cook until soft and light golden, 5 to 6 minutes.

   3.Add the ginger, garlic, and green chilies and cook for 1 minute.

   TIPUse a wide pan so the eggs have enough room to cook without crowding.
3. 3
   saute · ~6 min

   Make the Goan masala.

   1.Add the tomato and salt, then cook until soft and pulpy, 4 to 5 minutes.

   2.Stir in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala.

   3.Cook the spices for 30 seconds, then add the vinegar and water.

   4.Mix well and cook until the masala looks thick and glossy.

   TIPIf the spices start sticking, splash in a little of the measured water instead of adding more oil.
4. 4
   fry · ~5 min

   Fry the eggs over the masala.

   Lower the heat. Make 4 small spaces in the masala and crack 1 egg into each space. Cover the pan and cook until the whites are just set and the yolks are done to your liking, 4 to 5 minutes.

   TIPKeep the heat low so the bottoms do not catch before the egg whites set.
5. 5
   garnish

   Finish with coriander leaves.

6. 6
   serve

   Serve hot with pav, toast, or rice.

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