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Indian 30 min Medium
Egg Curry
Boiled eggs simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy.
Origin & Story
Egg curry (anda curry) is a protein-rich favourite across India, a budget-friendly way to turn a few eggs into a rich, satisfying meal with rice.
Main Spices & Their Role
Cumin
Starts the gravy with an earthy base.
Turmeric
Colours the sauce and the eggs.
Garam masala
A warming finish.
Ingredients
- 4 boiled eggs
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 3 tbsp oil
- Salt
Method
- 01
Fry the boiled eggs lightly in oil until golden; set aside.
- 02
In the same pan cook cumin, onion and ginger-garlic until golden.
- 03
Add tomato puree, turmeric and salt; cook until thick.
- 04
Add water for gravy and return the eggs.
- 05
Simmer 8 minutes, finish with garam masala.
Veg & Vegan Alternatives
Vegetarian
Already vegetarian for egg-eaters.
Vegan
Replace the eggs with pan-fried firm tofu or boiled potato halves simmered in the same gravy.