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Egg Masala

Egg Masala

Print Recipe
Spicy Indian egg curry in rich onion-tomato gravy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4–6 boiled eggs, peeled
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, pureed or chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1–2 green chilies, slit
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1½ tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Fresh coriander, chopped
  • Optional: A dash of kasuri methi or cream to finish

Instructions

  • Prep the Eggs
  • Make tiny slits or poke holes in the boiled eggs with a fork (helps absorb masala).
  • You can lightly fry them in a tsp of oil + turmeric + chili powder for extra flavor.
  • Build the Masala Base
  • Heat oil. Add cumin. When it sizzles, add onions. Cook till golden.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
  • Now add tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, salt.
  • Cook till oil separates and color deepens — this is your masala magic.
  • Bring the Anda In
  • Add the eggs, coat them well in the masala. Stir gently.
  • Curry It Up
  • Add ½ to 1 cup water depending on how thick you want the gravy.
  • Simmer 5–7 mins. Add garam masala (and kasuri methi or cream if using).
  • Garnish with coriander.