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Egg Curry

 Egg Curry



One of the easiest and most tasty dishes to make is Egg curry. This can be made quickly and adds a completeness to even the simplest of meals. Easy to digest, eggs are loved by all.

One of the most nutrient rich food products is the humble egg. It is extremely rich in Vitamins, Iron, Iodine and Phosphorous. It is very versatile and can be cooked in a number of ways and to suit every palate and cuisine. Be sure to include eggs in your daily diet.

Here is an easy egg curry. 


4 Eggs - ( Hard boiled for 8 minutes and peeled)

2  Onions ( Diced)

1 Large Tomato ( Diced)

1/2 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste

1 Tsp Chilli Powder

1 Tsp Coriander Powder

1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder or Sabzi Masala Powder

Salt to Taste

1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder

3 Tbsps Oil + 1 Tsp Oil

For Tempering:

1 Sprig Curry Leaves

4 Cloves Garlic

Let's get started:

Blend the onion pieces and Tomato pieces in a Mixer to a fine paste. 

Boil the eggs and peel the shell. With a fork, prick the boiled eggs all over. Add the Turmeric Powder on the eggs and massage well. 

Heat oil in a pan. Fry the eggs till golden brown on all sides. Remove and keep aside.

In the same oil, add the Onion and Tomato paste and fry on medium heat till the onion turns a light golden brown and the tomato is cooked. 

Add the Salt, Chilli powder, Coriander powder, Garam Masala powder and Ginger Garlic paste , and fry on low heat till all the masalas are mixed and a nice aroma emanates. Keep frying till the oil starts separating from the sides of the pan.

Add the fried , boiled eggs and mix well till coated with masala. 

Add 1/2 Cup of water and simmer till gravy thickens to your desired consistency.

Again, when the oil starts separating from the sides of the pan, remove curry to a serving dish. 

Heat a tadka pan and add 1 Tsp Oil.Add the Garlic cloves and Curry leaves. When the leaves stop spluttering, add to the egg curry and mix well. This gives a lovely aromatic twist to  a very simple dish.

Serve hot with rice or roti. 





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