Notes
- Be sure to cook chickpea flour well during Step 1. The idea is to roast it in the pan until golden brown in colour, to release its nutty flavour.
In a medium heavy-based pan, heat oil on medium-high. Add peppercorns and cardamom and fry for one minute. Add chickpea flour and stir constantly for a couple of minutes until golden brown in colour.
Mix in crushed tomatoes and add garlic paste and ginger paste. Mix in sugar, coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili and salt. Cook for a couple of minutes.
Add 1 cup of water to create a smooth sauce. Whisk if necessary to remove any lumps. Simmer for a couple of minutes on medium heat.
Stir in cream and add an extra ¼ cup of water to thin out sauce. Gently add hard boiled eggs and coat with sauce. Simmer for a couple of minutes. Garnish with a sprinkle of garam masala and cilantro. Serve with basmati rice and naan.