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South Indian egg curry recipe

By swasthi , on November 9, 2019, 104 Comments, Jump to Recipe

South Indian egg curry made with boiled eggs, curry leaves & spices. This simple curry can be made easily even by beginners and pairs so well with rice, biryani, pulao, roti, butter naan, chapathi or plain paratha. Eggs are one of the most versatile & healthy foods that can be put to use in numerous ways. Making a egg curry is the simplest and most loved by many.

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The recipe shared here uses basic ingredients and are mostly pantry staples. It is simple, quick to make, tastes hot, spicy and delicious. Each region has their own way of making egg curry.

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Potatoes, drumsticks, coconut milk, fresh coconut and yogurt are some of the taste enhancers to make curries used based on the region. In most recipes, the basic ingredients like onions, tomatoes and spices remain the same.

The key ingredients used in a South Indian curry are curry leaves, garlic and some times coconut milk or coconut. Since I did not have coconut I used cashews here. If you have fresh coconut you can use it or add some coconut milk.

Preparation

1. If you are a new cook and don’t know how to boil eggs, here are the steps. Wash and place the eggs in a pot, half filled with water. The water should be little more than to cover them.

Boil the eggs on a medium heat until the water comes to a rolling boil. Continue to cook for another 3 to 4 mins until you see cracks over the shells. Turn off the stove. Allow the water to cool down. Drain and add fresh water to the pot. Peel the boiled eggs and make few gashes over each egg. Keep these aside.

2. While the eggs boil, chop onions very finely. Set aside.

3. Heat a pan with oil.

4. When the oil is hot enough, add cumin. Allow it to splutter and add curry leaves or mint.

5. Add onions and chilies. Saute well till they turn golden.

6. This step is optional. If you are okay with chunky masala then just use chopped tomatoes. While the onions fry, add tomatoes and cashews to a blender jar. You can also substitute cashews with fresh coconut or just skip them. Make a smooth puree. Keep this aside.

7. When the onions turn golden, add ginger garlic paste.

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8. Saute well till the raw smell goes away.

9. Add the tomato cashew puree.

10. Saute well for about 3 to 4 mins. The onion tomato mixture blends well.

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How to make South Indian egg curry

11. Add chili powder, salt, turmeric, garam masala and coriander powder.

12. Fry all these till the raw smell goes away. The mixture comes together as well at this stage.

13. Add eggs and saute for 2 mins. Be gentle and don’t break the eggs. You can also move the masala aside and add little oil to the pan. Fry the eggs until golden.

14. Pour water just enough to make a gravy. I used about 3/4 to 1 cup.

15. Do not add too much water as the gravy can turn runny.

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16. Cover and cook until the gravy turns thick. Check salt and add more if needed.

17. When the curry is done, you will see the gravy turns thick with traces of oil over it. If you wish to add coconut milk, pour it now. Give a quick stir and turn off.

Do not over cook as eggs turn hard. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve egg curry with rice, roti or chapathi.

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South Indian egg curry

Delicious egg curry made in a simple Indian style with basic ingredients. It is quick to make for a week night dinner if you have the boiled eggs ready. Serve egg curry with plain rice, roti or bread.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings4
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

  • 4 eggs boiled
  • 2 tbsps oil
  • ½ to ¾ tsp cumin or jeera
  • 1 to 2 sprigs curry leaves or kadi patta or mint or pudina
  • 1 cup onions finely chopped
  • 1 green chili chopped
  • 1 ¼ tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tomatoes finely chopped or pureed
  • 8 cashews or 4 tbsps of coconut (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric or haldi
  • ¾ tsp red chili powder or lal mirch powder
  • ¾ to 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder or daniya powder
  • Salt as needed (I used more than ½ tsp)
  • ¾ to 1 cup Water or as needed
  • 3 tbsp Coriander leaves or cilantro chopped
  • 3 tbsp coconut milk (optional)
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Instructions

Preparation

  • Peel the boiled eggs and make few gashes over each egg. Keep these aside.
  • You can use chopped tomatoes in the recipe. Or make a smooth puree of tomatoes and cashews (or coconut). Set this aside.

How to make South Indian egg curry

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin and allow to splutter.
  • Then add curry leaves. When they begin to splutter, add onions and green chilies.
  • Keep stirring and fry until the onions turn golden to light brown.
  • When the onions turn golden, add ginger garlic paste. Saute till the raw smell of the garlic has gone.
  • Pour the tomato puree. Saute for a while until the tomatoes and onions blend well.
  • Add red chili powder, turmeric, salt, garam masala and coriander powder.
  • Mix well. Cook for a few minutes till the mixture begins to smell good. The raw smell must go away.
  • Add the eggs and fry for 2 minutes stirring gently.
  • Pour water just enough to make a gravy.
  • Cover the pan and Cook on a medium heat.
  • Within minutes the gravy turns thick and traces of oil appear over the curry.
  • If needed add more salt. 
  • This step is optional. If using coconut milk, pour it and stir in. Do not cook for long after adding coconut milk.
  • Sprinkle some coriander leaves. Turn off the stove.
  • Serve egg curry with plain rice or chapathi.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

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NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
South Indian egg curry
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 163mg54%
Sodium 113mg5%
Potassium 173mg5%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 405IU8%
Vitamin C 15.2mg18%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Willie says

    March 24, 2017

    5 stars
    Thanks..steps made very simple

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 25, 2017

      welcome Willie

      Reply
  3. Shasi says

    November 14, 2016

    4 stars
    Thanks for the simple egg curry receipe. I made it today, kids found it tasty. It is easy to cook in short period of time.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 15, 2016

      Welcome Shasi
      Thanks for trying

      Reply
  4. Sandipto Das says

    October 30, 2016

    3 stars
    It is good.
    But whole garam massala should be added.
    It will give a very good aroma.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 30, 2016

      Hi Sandipto
      This is a simple egg curry. You can check this egg masala curry, if you like spices

      Reply
  5. Alaina says

    October 10, 2016

    How much garam marsala do I need to add? The amount is not listed in the ingredients.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 11, 2016

      you can use about 3/4 to 1 tsp . Thanks for the mention. will update the post

      Reply
  6. Ritz Rai says

    September 14, 2016

    Awesome…. I loved it…tasty…

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      September 18, 2016

      Thank you

      Reply
  7. Ratnakumar says

    July 27, 2016

    Thank you

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 28, 2016

      welcome

      Reply
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  9. Trishna says

    July 21, 2016

    I made it at home my mom, dad rly liked them thanks alotttt…

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 23, 2016

      welcome

      Reply
  10. radhika says

    July 11, 2016

    Good

    Reply
  11. Pradeep says

    March 19, 2016

    Amazing ..thanks for sharing .i coocked it 🙂

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 19, 2016

      Welcome. Thanks fo rthe feedback

      Reply
  12. vimala says

    March 13, 2016

    I prepared your egg curry very simple and delicious.I saw all ur paneer recipe very simple and i think
    it will be delicious also.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 15, 2016

      Thanks for trying vimala

      Reply
  13. Maansi says

    February 13, 2016

    5 stars
    U r awesome. Love ur recipes. Clear crisp .Tried this so yummy. Thank u

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 13, 2016

      welcome maansi
      happy to know you like the recipes. thanks for the feedback

      Reply
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  15. Lalith says

    January 19, 2016

    5 stars
    Simple recipe but taste very good thank you

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      January 19, 2016

      welcome
      glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback

      Reply
  16. Rajeev says

    December 24, 2015

    Tried, came out excellent, thanks, just that I added much less vinegar

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 24, 2015

      Welcome and thanks

      Reply
  17. saurav says

    December 22, 2015

    Simpal and quick recipe share for thanks

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      January 4, 2016

      Welcome saurav

      Reply
  18. Souvik says

    October 21, 2015

    Tried for the first tym.my gf was surprised wid d taste.thankew.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 5, 2015

      welcome

      Reply
  19. ananya says

    October 18, 2015

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing, turns out yummy

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    • swasthi says

      October 18, 2015

      welcome Ananya
      pleased to know it turns out nice

      Reply
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  21. anitha says

    October 18, 2015

    5 stars
    Super

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  22. Rinnie says

    October 18, 2015

    5 stars
    Wow, ur recipes are fantastic. Loved this Curry. Thank you

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 18, 2015

      Welcome Rinnie
      Pleased to know you love the recipes. thanks for the feedback

      Reply
  23. Shammu says

    October 4, 2015

    Made this egg Curry. Awesome

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 5, 2015

      Thank you

      Reply
  24. Jeena says

    September 28, 2015

    5 stars
    Love this simple and quick curry. Thanks for the share

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      September 28, 2015

      Welcome Jeena
      Thanks for the feedback

      Reply
  25. kiran says

    August 31, 2015

    Vry tasty… My favourite…

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    • swasthi says

      August 31, 2015

      Thank you

      Reply
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