This traditional egg curry is a comforting home-style dish made with boiled eggs simmered in a rich onion and tomato gravy with aromatic whole spices. Simple, wholesome, and full of flavour, this curry pairs perfectly with roti, naan, or steamed rice.
- Serves: 4 People
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 2hr
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 6 Eggs, boiled
- 2 Potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 Onions, finely chopped
- 180 g Tomatoes, blended
- 150 g Green peas
- 25 g Fresh ginger
- 45 g Garlic
- 12 g Green chillies (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Oil
- 1 teaspoon Butter (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dried fenugreek (kasuri methi)
- 1/2teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1/2teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 1 pinch Hing (asafoetida)
- 3 Cloves
- 1 Black cardamom
- 3 Green cardamoms
- 3 Curry leaves
- 1.5 litres Water (adjust as needed)
- Fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish)
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
275kcal -
Protein
12g -
Carbohydrates
22g -
Sugars
5g -
Fiber
4g -
Fat
16g -
Saturated fat
5g -
Cholestrol
190mg
Procedure
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Boil eggs
Boil the eggs until fully cooked. Peel and keep aside. You may leave some whole and slice a few in halves.
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare masala base
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, cardamoms, cloves, and curry leaves. Fry briefly until aromatic. Add ginger, garlic, and chillies and sauté lightly.
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Cook onions
Add chopped onions and salt. Cook until soft and lightly golden.
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Add tomatoes and spices
Add blended tomatoes, turmeric, Kashmiri chilli powder, black pepper, hing, and garam masala. Cook until oil separates.
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Add vegetables
Add potatoes, peas, butter (optional), and kasuri methi. Cook for a few minutes, then add water.
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15 minutesMark As Complete
Simmer curry
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Add eggs and finish
Add boiled eggs, mix gently, and simmer briefly. Turn off heat and garnish with fresh coriander.
