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Egg Curry (Indian-Style Anda Curry): A Comforting, Flavor-Packed Classic


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled (lightly scored or halved for deeper flavor)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or ghee
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, puréed (or ¾ cup canned crushed)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste (or 1″ ginger + 3 garlic cloves, minced)
• 1 green chili, slit (optional)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (mild heat, vibrant color)
• ½ cup coconut milk or plain yogurt (for creaminess—dairy-free friendly)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice to finish


Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a deep skillet. Add cumin seeds; sizzle 30 sec. Add onions—sauté 5–6 min until golden.
  2. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chili; cook 1 min until fragrant.
  3. Add tomatoes, turmeric, coriander, and chili powder. Cook 6–8 min, stirring, until oil separates and masala thickens.
  4. Reduce heat. Stir in coconut milk (or whisked yogurt) and salt. Simmer 3–4 min.
  5. Gently add eggs. Spoon gravy over them. Cover and simmer 5–7 min on low—don’t stir vigorously to keep eggs intact.
  6. Sprinkle garam masala and cilantro. Add lemon juice if desired. Serve hot with basmati rice or warm naan.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION (per serving, serves 3–4):
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 40 min | Servings: 4 | Calories: 220 | Net Carbs: 8g | Fats: 14g | Protein: 14g