Egg Curry

Egg Curry

Soft boiled eggs nestled in a rich, aromatic tomato-based curry with warm spices and creamy coconut milk.

⏱ 30 min total🔪 5 min prep🔥 25 min cookEasyServes 4Indian

Ingredients

  • •6 eggs
  • •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • •1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • •2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • •2 tomatoes, pureed
  • •1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • •1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • •1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • •1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • •1/2 cup coconut milk
  • •1/2 cup water
  • •to taste Salt and pepper
  • •2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. 1Boil 6 eggs for 8 minutes until hard-boiled, then peel and set aside.
  2. 2Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, letting them sizzle for 30 seconds.
  3. 3Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. 5Add turmeric, chili powder, and coriander powder, then immediately add pureed tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  6. 6Pour in coconut milk and water, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
  7. 7Gently add the boiled eggs to the curry and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  8. 8Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan bread.

💡 Prick the boiled eggs lightly with a fork before simmering them in curry so some of the spiced sauce reaches the surface.

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