Egg Curry Recipe

Egg curry is a dish of delicious Indian cuisine made with boiled eggs cooked in a hot, spicy gravy. Muttakuzhambu or Mutta Gravy are other names for it in Tamil. Egg curry is the most popular and easy-to-make recipe in South Asia. This flavorful recipe can be prepared within 30 minutes.

Boiled eggs are the hero of this easy curry. South Indian egg curry is made with onions, tomatoes, coconut and a blend of ground spices. This recipe is easy to make and goes well with rice, chapati, or dosa.

Egg Curry

I make egg curry often. Believe it or not, even today i made a version of egg curry and served it with ghee rice. I love making it for lunch, because it taste so yummy with hot rice so much. I personally like it so much. Eggs are such a versatile ingredient, you can turn them into a tasty meal within minutes.

When we talk about recipes using eggs we can’t skip egg curry, can we? Egg curry is one of the popular Indian dishes made with boiled eggs, cooked in onion-tomato base. It can be paired with rice, paratha, dosai or any other dish of your choice! When you’re looking for quick dishes to make, egg curry is one of the easiest options to choose.

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• What is Egg Curry?
• About Egg Curry
• Egg Curry Ingredients
• Hacks You Can Follow
• How to Make Egg Curry (Stepwise Pictures)
• Expert Tips
• Variations in Egg Curry
• FAQ
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What is Egg Curry?

Egg curry is a dish of delicious Indian cuisine made with boiled eggs cooked in a hot, spicy gravy. Muttakuzhambu or Mutta Gravy are other names for it in Tamil. This recipe is easy to make and goes well with rice, chapati, or dosa.

About Egg Curry

Eggs are the most versatile ingredients used in cooking. Egg curry has different regional adaptations across India. South Indian egg curry have a coconut-based gravy, Mughlai egg curry is made with cream or yogurt. This easy egg curry recipe is also made with tangy flavors which gives different taste.

One of the simplest yet most delicious Indian recipes is egg curry. Simple kitchen staples like tomatoes, onions, boiled eggs, and spices are used in its preparation. There are several types of egg curries, including Andhra, Chettinad, and Dhaba, and each has a unique taste.

Egg curry is one of the staple dishes in many cuisines, including South Indian, North Indian, and Middle-East Cuisines. Each cuisine dish comes with some variations such as including coconut paste or coconut milk.

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Family Favorite Egg Curry

In most of the South Indian households, Egg Drop Curry (Udaicha Muttai Kulambu) is famous where instead of boiled eggs, the egg is cracked open and the egg yolk is added to the curry directly. This egg curry is made at least two times a week in my home.  Whenever I prepare this dish, my kids often runs to the kitchen and asks “Mom, it smells like an egg. Are you making an egg?” Because one of their most favourite dishes is egg. Anything made with an egg, they gulps down quickly.

A basic yet tasty dish that should be in every home cook's recipe book is egg curry. Enjoy it all week long by giving it a try this weekend! Tell me in the comments which egg curry recipe is your favorite?

This South Indian egg curry can be easily prepared in less than 30 minutes.Working Men, Women, Bachelors and persons who are new to cooking also get motivated after preparing this recipe.The recipe uses common ingredients that are easily available in every household. Depending upon your preference, this south indian egg curry can be prepared like egg masala(semi egg thokku)recipe which doesn’t include coconut. If you prefer creamy egg curry, then adding coconut milk will be perfect. Indian egg recipes have a rich aromatic and flavourful spices such as ginger, garlic, whole garam masala. It goes very well with dosa, idli, chapathi, naan, rice, parotta.

Why This Recipe Works

Simple and Fast: Less than 30 minutes is needed for preparation. South Indian egg curry uses simple ingredients which are easily available in our homes. This does not need much prep time.

Versatility: This egg curry recipe works because it adapts to different ingredients which allows us to make different flavors.

High in Protein: Eggs are an excellent source of protein. Boiled eggs are an excellent source of protein. Eggs have essential nutrients. Except vit C eggs have all other vitamins and minerals. Which makes this curry a healthy and satisfying meal. Eggs are an excellent source of protein and egg curry is the most comforting dish for many people. Adding eggs to the curry gives nutritional values to your meal. Recipes using eggs are perfect for potluck, get together or night dinner ideas.

Customizable: You can adjust the amounts of spices and ingredients to suit your tastes.

Perfect for Any Meal: It goes well with rice, chapathi, or bread, making it ideal for any meal. Egg based recipes are always a hit among the crowd. The combination of sauce and spices creates a rich and flavourful south indian egg masala curry. Once you try this recipe,you will get ‘n’ number of ideas to do with eggs like egg scramble, shakshuka, anda bhurji(egg bhurji), grated egg curry, egg sandwich, and poached eggs. You will start to incorporate more egg recipes in your kitchen. Egg based recipes have their own twist and taste in every cuisine.

Egg Curry Ingredients

Egg: Eggs used in this easy curry recipe is hard boiled. boiled, slitted and peeled eggs are needed for this recipe.

Onion: Use large roughly chopped onions for making this egg curry. You can use shallots instead of onions as well.

Tomato: roughly chopped tomatoes are used in this easy egg curry recipe. Make sure to use fresh tomatoes for best taste.

Whole Spices: fennel seeds and cinnamon piece is used for flavoring the curry.

Spice powder: Basic spices like turmeric powder, chilli powder and coriander powder is used in this recipe. Kashmiri chilli powder adds colour.

Ginger garlic paste: Freshly made ginger garlic paste gives aroma to the egg curry.

Coconut: Coconut gives little bit of sweet flavor, which balances the heat and tanginess of the spices and tomatoes in the curry.

Oil: Any neutral tasting oil can be used for cooking. You can use coconut oil or neutral cooking oil.

Coriander leaves: Finely chopped coriander leaves is for extra flavors and garnishing.

Hacks You Can Follow

About Eggs

Boil room temperature eggs with a pinch of salt for 8-10 minutes. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 5 minutes, then tap and peel. You'll get neat, easily peeled eggs. Before adding the eggs to the curry, crack them open just enough to allow the masala to seep inside. Boil eggs ahead of time and store them in the fridge for convenience. Lightly fry the boiled eggs in a pan by adding oil,turmeric powder,chilli powder, salt will enhance flavour and add color to the egg masala.

Curry Sauce

First, roast the spices for a richer, more complex flavor. When onions are being fried, add a slit green chili for added spiciness. The gravy can be pre prepared and stored in the fridge for up to 7 days. For a good curry, choose quality ingredients. Saute the onions and tomatoes well until they soften, and cook until the raw smell of the spices disappears. Simmer the curry for the best flavor. Adding freshly grounded ginger garlic paste elevates the taste to the next level. To achieve a smoother texture, use yogurt or coconut milk. If the gravy is thinner then whisk two eggs and mix it in the gravy. It thickens the curry.

How to Make Egg Curry (Stepwise Pictures)

How to Cook Eggs (Hard Boiled)

• First you need to bring water to boil in a kadai. Then add some vinegar to the water, which helps to remove the sulphuric smell and makes peeling of egg shells easy. 
• After adding the vinegar, slowly add the eggs to the boiling water. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Immediately after taking the eggs from the hot water, transfer them to the ice cold water in a bowl.
• Adding in ice cold water helps contract the shell and peeling the shell will be easy. Yellow color indicates it’s not overcooked.
• For Perfect soft boiled eggs, cooking time will be 5 minutes.

Expert Tips

• To get the best flavor, always use freshly ground spices.
• Mash a boiled egg into the gravy if you want the curry to be thicker.
• For a Kerala-style egg curry, use coconut milk.
• The adding dried fenugreek leaves, or kasuri methi, gives a distinct flavor.
• Replace eggs with Panner, Tofu, Mushroom or baby potatoes. Fried eggs can also be used in this egg curry.
• Instead of coconut we can also use 10 whole cashews or 2 tblspn of poppy seeds.
• Use stock or chicken broth for extra flavour.

Variations in Egg Curry

Andhra Egg Curry: A fiery version that has a lot of tamarind and red chili.

Dhaba-Style Egg Curry: The rich and flavorful Dhaba-style egg curry is made with butter and whole spices.

Chettinad Egg Curry: Coconut and fennel are used in this South Indian version of chettinad egg curry.

Egg Drop Curry: Instead of boiling the eggs first, they are cracked straight into the gravy in egg drop curry. Another version of this recipe uses south Indian masala called as udaitha muttai kuzhambu.

Egg Scrambled Curry: Egg scrambled curry is a curry made with scrambled eggs and a spiced tomato-based gravy.

FAQ

1.Is it possible to make egg curry without tomatoes?

Yes, but for a different flavor, try using yogurt or coconut milk.

2. How can I make egg curry less spicy?

To balance the flavors, add a little sugar or cream and less red chili powder.

3. Is it possible to keep leftover egg curry in the fridge for up to two days?

Before serving, reheat it over low heat.

4. It is possible to add vegetables into egg curry?

Egg curry pairs well with potatoes, bell peppers, and peas, so the answer is definitely yes.

5)Is eggs good for weight loss?

Yes. Eggs have good amount of protein in it. So it is good for weight loss.

6)I didn't get the flavour of egg it was just like tomato curry. What went wrong ?

Maybe the tomatoes you used have more tanginess. In that case reduce tomatoes. And add exact amount of spices that mentioned in the recipe.

7)Is there any substitute for coconut?

Yes you can also add cashews or poppy seeds.

8)Would like to do this recipe again with 10-12 eggs. Could you please let me know how much i should increase with regards to masala and other things?

Thank you for asking. Just double the amount of spices and all other ingredients.

9)Can I use quail eggs?

Traditional Indian egg curries are prepared using chicken eggs. For taste variations, yes you can try with quail eggs.

10)Can I use coconut milk instead of paste ?

Yes, canned or homemade coconut milk can be used instead of coconut paste. Adding milk will taste like a Kerala egg curry which usually goes with appam, idiyappam.

11)How do you prevent the eggs from breaking apart after adding in the curry ?

To prevent breaking, gently place them into the curry base and simmer for a few minutes so you don't overcook it.

12)How to properly remove shells from the boiled eggs ?

Eggs are generally easy to cook. Gently place the eggs into the boiling water and let it cook for 10 minutes. Set the timer. After taking eggs from boiling water, immediately place them into ice cold water which helps toeasily remove the shells from the eggs.

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