Description
A flavorful Indian-inspired egg curry with a rich tomato and yogurt base, perfect served over brown rice with a side of Indian pickle.
Ingredients
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- 3 eggs, hard-boiled and cut in half
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) ghee or vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- Pinch of asafetida/hing
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp amchoor (dried mango powder), optional
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Hard boil 3 eggs, peel, cut in half, and set aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp of ghee or vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, a pinch of asafetida/hing, and 1/2 tsp cumin seeds. When the mustard seeds start to pop, add the chopped onion.
- Sauté the onion for 5-7 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced ginger, and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, and salt to taste.
- Cook the mixture for about 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the spices are well incorporated.
- Lower the heat and add 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
- If the curry lacks sourness, add 1/2 tsp amchoor powder for a tangy flavor.
- Gently place the halved eggs into the curry, cut side up, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve the curry over brown rice with a side of Indian pickle for added flavor.
- If the tomatoes aren’t sour enough, add amchoor powder to enhance the tanginess.
- Greek yogurt is used instead of cream for a lighter, healthier sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 210 mg