Egg Curry Recipe: Make this simple, easy, and delicious dhaba-style flavor-packed egg curry in less than 30 minutes. The boiled egg is simmered in aromatic onion tomato masala. Serve this with naan, roti, chapati, paratha, steamed rice, or jeera rice.
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Egg Curry Recipe (Dhaba Style) | Anda Curry
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 Cardamom pods
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 4 to 5 Onions small, finely chopped (2 large onions)
- 2 Green chilies
- 1 tablespoon Ginger garlic paste
- 3 Tomatoes
- 6 to 8 Cashews
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chile powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
- 2 tablespoon Cilantro coriander leaves, more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon Kasuri methi
- ¾ teaspoon
- 8 to 9 Eggs boiled
- 1 whole egg
Instructions
- In a pan, add oil, butter, bay leaf, cardamom pods, cinnamon, and cumin seeds, and saute for a minute.2 tablespoon Oil, 2 tablespoon Butter, 1 Bay leaf, 2 Cardamom pods, 1 inch Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- Add onions, green chilies, and ginger garlic paste and saute on a medium flame for 10 minutes or until it turns light golden in color.4 to 5 Onions, 2 Green chilies, 1 tablespoon Ginger garlic paste
- Add tomatoes and cashews and blend to smooth paste in a mixie jar or blender.3 Tomatoes, 6 to 8 Cashews
- Add this tomato puree with ½ to 1 cup of water for desired consistency and mix well. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add turmeric powder, red chile powder, garam masala, coriander leaves, kasuri mthi, salt and mix well.¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon Red chile powder, 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder, 2 tablespoon Cilantro, 1 teaspoon Kasuri methi, ¾ tsp
- Cover this and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Make some slit to boiled eggs and add it to the curry and mix. If needed, you can add water to adjust the consistency.8 to 9 Eggs
- Add the whole egg and whisk until it combines with the curry, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. (This step adds that dhaba flavor. Try and let us know)1 whole egg
- Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy.
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Notes
- Use whatever is available in your pantry when it comes to whole spices.
- Fresh ginger garlic paste enhances the flavor. You can use store-bought ones or freshly grate them.
- Don't be in a rush while sauteeing the onions. It enhances the taste of the dish.
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About dhaba-style egg curry
If you are looking for a simple and easy-to-make egg curry with rich and robust flavors for lunch or dinner, then pin this recipe. You will be making it frequently. This egg gravy is not too spicy, but the flavors are highly addictive.
Dhaba-style curries are always popular for using bold spices with a generous amount of onions and tomatoes. The main flavor of the dish comes from the onions and tomato. No cream, flour, or any fancy ingredients are needed. The egg is first boiled and peeled. You then make slits and add this to the onion tomato gravy and simmer it.
This dhaba style is a perfect accompaniment for naan, roti, chapati, paratha, steamed rice, or jeera rice.
While here, check out some of the best Indian dinner recipes and what dishes to serve with naan bread.
Ingredients
Onions: Red, white, or yellow. Any onions will work.
Tomato: Fresh tomato puree is preferred, but canned ones can be used.
Eggs: Boiled eggs and one whole egg will do the magic here.
Spices: A blend of spices enhances the flavor of this dish, from bay leaves to cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, turmeric, red chile powder, and garam masala.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Add oil, butter, bay leaf, cardamom pods, cinnamon, and cumin seeds in a pan and saute for a minute. Add onions, green chilies, and ginger garlic paste.
Step 2: Saute on a medium flame for 10 minutes or until it turns light golden in color.
Step 3: Add tomatoes and cashews and blend to smooth paste in a mixie jar or blender. Add this tomato puree with ½ to 1 cup of water for desired consistency and mix well. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 4: Add turmeric powder, red chile powder, garam masala, coriander leaves, kasuri methi, salt and mix well. Cover this and cook for 3 more minutes.
Step 5: Make some slit-to-boiled eggs and add it to the curry and mix.
Step 6: If needed, you can add water to adjust the consistency.
Step 7: Add the whole egg and whisk until it combines with the curry.
Step 8: Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. (This step adds that dhaba flavor. Try and let us know). Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy.
Tips
- Use whatever is available in your pantry when it comes to whole spices.
- Fresh ginger garlic paste enhances the flavor. You can use store-bought ones or freshly grate them.
- Don't be in a rush while sauteeing the onions. It enhances the taste of the dish.
Recipe FAQS
Always ensure you use fresh eggs, which helps in peeling easily. Place eggs in a medium pot and then cover with water at least an inch above. Bring this to a boil. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Switch off the flame. Once the temperature drops and easy to handle, peel the eggs.
Yes. Dhaba-style curry can be made ahead of time, and it tastes even better as the flavors get time to meld.
Cathleen
I love the sound of this egg curry. I am definitely making it soon, thank you so much for sharing this recipe 🙂
Justine
Oh man, I LOVE curry - this one was DELICIOUS! The eggs were so filling, and even my kids loved it!
nancy
I really enjoyed that hard boiled egg soaked in curry sauce. really tasty and so easy to make
Ned
This is awesome! My wife loves curry so I had to make it for her. She loved it. Thank you!
Naelle Yoshimura
This looks fantastic and packed with flavors! I love eggs, can't wait to try this for new bold flavors!