Egg Masala Curry


Recipe prepared by Smt Radha
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Article written by Lakshmi Aparna


Egg Masala Curry served in a bowl

Egg Masala Curry is a delightful and spicy dish that combines boiled eggs with a rich, aromatic gravy made from onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. This curry is perfect for those looking for a hearty meal that's both delicious and easy to prepare. Whether you're an egg lover or simply looking to try something new, this recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Enjoy it with rice, chapathi, paratha, or even coconut rice for a complete meal.

 

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Ingredients

Tomatoes: 5

Fresh tomatoes

Eggs: 5

Fresh eggs

Onions: 2

Sliced onions

Green Chillies: 6

Fresh green chillies

Cloves: 10
Cardamom: 3
Cinnamon: 2 inches
Bay Leaves: 2

Whole spices: cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaves

Curry Leaves: 2 stems
Coriander Leaves: A handful
Green Chillies (Sliced): 2

Curry leaves, coriander leaves, sliced green chillies

Garam Masala: 2-3 tsp

Homemade garam masala powder

Turmeric Powder: 1 tsp

Turmeric powder

Ginger Garlic Paste: 2 tsp

Ginger garlic paste

Oil: 4-5 tsp

Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 20 min
Total Time: 35 min
Serves: 5


Procedure

Step 1: Prepare Onion and Green Chilli Paste and Boil Eggs

Blend the chopped onions and 6 green chillies into a smooth paste using a blender. Boil the eggs until they are hard-boiled, then peel and set them aside.

Chopped onions and green chillies in blender

Boiling eggs in a pot

Boiled eggs peeled and kept aside

Step 2: Fry the Boiled Eggs

Heat 2-3 tsp of oil in a pan over low flame. Add 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder. Fry the boiled eggs until they turn golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set aside.

Frying boiled eggs with turmeric

Golden fried eggs

Step 3: Sauté Whole Spices

In the same pan, heat 2 tsp of oil over medium flame. Add the cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaves. Sauté them for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Sautéing whole spices

Step 4: Add Ginger Garlic Paste and Sliced Green Chillies

Add 2 sliced green chillies and 2 tsp of ginger garlic paste to the pan. Mix thoroughly and fry for 5 minutes over medium flame to remove the raw smell.

Adding ginger garlic paste and green chillies

Step 5: Prepare Tomato Puree

Meanwhile, blend the 5 tomatoes into a smooth puree using a blender.

Chopped tomatoes in blender

Tomato puree

Step 6: Cook the Tomato Gravy

Add curry leaves to the pan and stir. Then pour in the tomato puree. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes over medium flame.

Adding curry leaves

Adding tomato puree to the pan

Step 7: Season the Gravy

Once the gravy starts bubbling, add salt to taste, 1 tsp of turmeric powder, and 2 tsp of red chilli powder. Stir well and cover the pan. Let it cook for 2 minutes over low flame.

Gravy bubbling in the pan

Adding spices to the gravy

Step 8: Add Water and Simmer

Add 250 ml of water to the gravy. Let it cook for approximately 5-6 minutes over medium flame until the gravy thickens to the desired consistency.

Stirring the gravy after adding water

Gravy simmering in the pan

Step 9: Add Fried Eggs to the Gravy

Once the gravy has thickened, gently add the fried eggs to the pan. Stir carefully to coat the eggs with the gravy.

Thickened gravy ready for eggs

Adding fried eggs to the gravy

Step 10: Add Coriander Leaves and Fresh Cream

Add chopped coriander leaves and 1 tsp of fresh cream to the curry. Mix thoroughly and cook for another 3 minutes over low flame.

Adding coriander leaves and fresh cream

Mixing in fresh cream

Step 11: Add Garam Masala

Add 2 tsp of garam masala to the curry. Mix well and let it cook for 3-5 minutes over low flame to allow the flavors to meld.

Curry simmering after adding garam masala

Final stir of the curry

Step 12: Serve the Egg Masala Curry

Turn off the flame. Your hot and spicy Egg Masala Curry is ready to be served. Enjoy it with plain rice, coconut rice, vegetable biryani, chapathi, phulka, or naan.

Egg Masala Curry ready to be served

Egg Masala Curry is a delicious and satisfying dish that brings together the richness of spices and the simplicity of eggs. This curry not only makes for a hearty meal but also adds variety to your regular menu. We hope you enjoy preparing and savoring this recipe as much as we do. Serve it hot with your choice of rice or Indian bread, and delight your family and friends with this flavorful treat.


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