Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~350 kcal

Spicy Level

Mild
Recipe by Dindigul Food Court on YouTube
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Roast the Eggs

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add ¼ tsp chilli powder, a pinch of turmeric powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Add 4 boiled eggs and roast for on low flame until they are coated with the spices. Remove from the pan and keep aside.

  2. Prepare the Masala Base

    In the same pan, add 2 tbsp of oil. Once hot, add ½ tsp of cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add 2 finely chopped onions and until they turn translucent.

  3. Sauté Onions and Ginger-Garlic Paste

    Add 1 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste to the onions. Continue to until the onions and paste turn golden brown.

  4. Add Spices

    Add a pinch of turmeric powder, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala, and salt to taste. well for about a minute until the raw smell of the spices disappears.

  5. Add Curd and Cook Gravy

    Add 100 ml of curd and mix well on low flame until it combines with the masala. Add a little water to adjust the consistency.

  6. Simmer the Gravy

    Bring the gravy to a boil and cook for on low flame until the oil starts to separate from the sides.

  7. Add Eggs and Finish

    Add the roasted eggs to the gravy. Mix gently to coat the eggs. Cook for on low flame.

  8. Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and ½ tsp of kasuri methi. Mix well and switch off the flame. The egg curry is ready to be served.

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  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
AllergensThis recipe contains eggs and dairy.
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