South Indian Spicy Egg Curry Recipe (Egg Masala Curry) (2024)

27 minutes minutes

Last updated . Originally posted By Jyothi Rajesh 42 Comments

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South Indian spicy egg curry recipe is quick ever-day dinner or lunch recipe that you can pair with rice or rotis(flatbread).

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Add Egg Curry To Your Weekly Menu Plan

  • It’s super easy recipe and takes less than 30 minutes to get to the dinner table.
  • It’s spicy, decadent, satisfying and comfort meal on your plate. All you curry lovers would be so delighted when you taste this.
  • I recommend you to use hard boiled eggs for this recipe. It tastes the best that way, really, trust me.
  • You’ll need basic ingredients to make South Indian Egg Curry. Onion tomato, ginger garlic and all the spice powders.
  • Recipe is customizable. If you love more spice, throw in a few slit green chilies as well along with other spices into the curry. If you can’t handle heat well, please reduce the spice powders according to your spice tolerance levels.
  • Every household have a recipe that may be slightly different from the rest when it comes to curry. This egg curry recipe can be made in so many ways. This is just one way. If you like lighter, creamier curry(we call it stew) try coconut milk egg curry.

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How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs Every Single Time?

If you own an instant pot you should be doing hard boiled eggs in instant pot.

Why?

Because instant pot hard boiled eggs not just turns to perfect hard boiled eggs every single time, the eggs shells peel off like magic! You follow the 5-5-5 formula to get perfecthard golden yellow yolk that you always dream of.Nougly grey/ green ring around the yellow yolk- Guaranteed!

Check these perfect instant pot hard boiled eggs-

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In case you don’t have an instant pot, please boil your eggs the traditional way on a stove-top in a pot.

  1. Place eggs in a single layer in a sauce pan. Very gently pour water to ensure there is about 1 inch water above the eggs. Place the pan of medium heat and bring to boil.
  2. Once you see steady boil, remove the pan from heat and cover it with a lid. Let the eggs cook gently in the hot water. This will produce tender eggs that are not rubbery and no cracks on them.
  3. Let the eggs sit for 8-10 minutes in hot water(if you have large eggs them allow them to cook in hot water for about 12 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the eggs).
  4. Remove eggs from hot water, immerse them in ice cold bath immediately. Wait for a minute. Then peel the shells easily and you perfect hard-boiled eggs are ready! Eat them immediately or refrigerate it for later use or make egg curry Indian style.
  5. Once you have hard boiled eggs ready, egg curry recipe is real simple and easy to make.

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How To Make Egg Curry

  1. Start off with hard boiled eggs. You can do hard boiled eggs in a pan on stove or make easy-to-peel Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs. Either ways ensure you get perfect hard boiled eggs, because egg curry so good with perfect golden yellow hard boiled eggs.
  2. Make slits on egg white without going too deep into the yolk. Make at least 4 slits.
  3. In a pan heat little vegetable oil. Add in turmeric powder, red chili powder (or cayenne pepper) and stir it immediately. Dry spices will burn and turn bitter if you do not stir immediately.
  4. Add slit hard boiled eggs to the pan and roast eggs in spices. This step will impart much more flavor to hard boiled eggs inside-out!
  5. Remove roasted eggs once the egg whites begin to change it’s texture, should take 2-4 minutes only.
  6. Into the same pan add remaining oil.
  7. Add whole spices. Saute onions until translucent.
  8. Add freshly made ginger-garlic paste. Cook for few minutes until raw smell of ginger and garlic is gone.
  9. Add all the spice powders and give it a good stir.
  10. Pour tomato puree and cook until oil separates from the sides of pan.
  11. Add water, salt to season and bring it to boil.
  12. Place hard boiled roasted eggs into the pan and cook for few minutes covered.
  13. Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander leaves.

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South Indian Spicy Egg Curry

Jyothi Rajesh

This south Indian spicy egg curry recipe is quick ever-day dinner or lunch recipe that you cook. It pairs well with rice or rotis(flatbread). It’s super easy recipe and takes less than 30 minutes to get the curry from your stove to the dinner table. Hard boiled eggs cooked in simple yet flavor packed Indian masala is this egg masala curry. It’s spicy, decadent, satisfying and comfort meal on your plate.

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Prep Time 12 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Course curry, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 people

Calories 143

Ingredients

  • 4 hard boiled eggs
  • 1 tablespoon oil (plus 2 tablespoon more)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • 4 cloves
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 + 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 + 2 tablespoon red chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala powder
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 cup water
  • salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Make hard boiled eggs using the instructions mentioned above. After peeling the shells, make 4 slits on the egg whites and keep aside.

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add 1 teaspoon turmeric powder and 1 tablespoon red chili powder. Stir immediately else the spices will burn. Place the hard boiled eggs in the pan and roast it in oil for few minutes on low flame. Ensure eggs are coated well in the spices and gets roasted well. Remove eggs from the pan, keep aside.

  • Into the same pan pour remaining oil. Fry all the whole spices mentioned in the ingredients list (bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves). Saute finely chopped onions in oil until it turns pink. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute till raw smell of the paste is gone and onions turn brown.

  • Now add all the spice powder and give it a quick stir.

  • Pour tomato puree and cook till puree turns thick and you see oil separating from the sides of the pan.

  • Pour about 1 cup water and salt to taste and let it bring to boil and all the spices blend to-gether.

  • Place hard boiled eggs into the curry now, cover eggs with the curry masala.

  • Place a lid and cook for few minutes on low flame. Turn off the stove. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or roti.

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Nutrition

Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 477mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 595IUVitamin C: 11.8mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2.5mg

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  1. Vikash Mishra says

    wow, Nice recipe your egg curry looks so amazing… for sure I will try to cook this recipe by following your instructions… thanks for sharing!!

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    • jyothirajesh says

      Glad you liked it

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    • jyothirajesh says

      Thank you

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FAQs

What is the difference between egg curry and egg masala? ›

Curry refers to a cooked vegetable, meat, or seafood with spices and salt. On the other hand, masala is a kind of mixed spices used in a curry to add more flavor and taste to it. This is the main difference between the terms masala and curry.

What is egg curry made of? ›

Egg curry is a comforting Indian dish of curried eggs. It is basically made with hard boiled eggs, onions, tomatoes, whole & ground spices and herbs. Indian cuisine is very diverse and an egg curry is made in several ways, with recipes varying by state and even by family.

Is egg masala good for health? ›

Egg curry is highly nutritious food, especially for children as it is loaded with proteins, calcium, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals which is much needed for healthy growth. Added to that, eggs are the only food source that naturally contains Vitamin D essential for calcium absorption and bone development.

What is egg masala powder? ›

It is a blend of a wide range of spices, like cumin and cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, anistar, fennel and many more, which gives this blend a complex aroma and flavour.

How spicy is masala curry? ›

It's lightly spicy. There is a possibility that the tikka may be in the range of light–medium spicy. But the curry will tone that down too :-) Chicken Tikka Masala is not really a very hot dish.

How do you reduce the bitterness in egg curry? ›

The basic and simplest thing to reduce bitterness caused by burnt masala is to add some dairy product like milk cream or some milk or curd and little bit of sugar…..

What is the Indian spice that tastes like eggs? ›

Kala namak (or black salt) is a sulphurous salt used in Indian cooking, and is what gives this seasoning its signature flavour. Kala namak can be found in the Asian section of most large grocery stores, or through online shops such as Amazon.

Why does egg curry taste bitter? ›

Your curry can taste bitter if the spices and garlic are burnt or if you've added too much fenugreek to the dish. You see, the secret to cooking a delicious curry recipe is to create a spicy paste and slowly cook it before adding your meat.

Is too much masala bad for you? ›

In some people, garam masala leads to diarrhoea and vomiting. Bloating is another problem that some people may face when they consume too much of garam masala.

Is it OK to eat chicken eggs everyday? ›

Is it OK to eat eggs every day? Because of their numerous benefits, it's OK to eat one whole egg, including the egg yolk, every day if you don't have cardiovascular disease and you do have a healthy level of blood cholesterol. Or you can mix two egg whites with every egg yolk to give yourself more protein.

What are the disadvantages of chicken masala? ›

**Sodium Content**: Many restaurant or pre-packaged versions of chicken masala can be high in sodium due to the use of salt and store-bought sauces or spice blends. Excessive sodium intake can contribute to high blood pressure and other health issues.

Why do restaurants use powdered eggs? ›

In fact, many restaurants prefer to use powdered eggs over fresh eggs, mainly because when compared to buying fresh eggs in bulk, powdered eggs are far cheaper and have a much longer shelf life.

What is the difference between masala powder and curry powder? ›

Ultimately both curry powder and masala are blended spice mixes that can be added to food to pack a spicy and aromatic kick. In the end, the difference boils down to the different mix of spices, masala being more of a warming aromatic blend and curry powder being more of an earthy blend.

What is the use of egg powder in India? ›

Applications : Cakes, Cake Mixes, Doughnut Mix, Sweet Doughs,Pastries,Pies, Delicacies, Ice Cream, Mayonnaise, Salad Dressings, Egg Noodles, Pasta and all bakery products, Products of Canning Industry, Cooked Dishes, Cosmetology etc.

What is the difference between masala and curry? ›

Ultimately both curry powder and masala are blended spice mixes that can be added to food to pack a spicy and aromatic kick. In the end, the difference boils down to the different mix of spices, masala being more of a warming aromatic blend and curry powder being more of an earthy blend.

What is the difference between masala and curry sauce? ›

Curry doesn't necessarily contain any ground spices but relies on chilli peppers, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, cloves, bay leaves and peppercorns for flavour. The word Masala, on the other hand, means spice mix. It refers to a spice mix of ground seeds like coriander and cumin.

Is chicken tikka masala the same as curry? ›

Chicken tikka masala has more protein and less fat (7 grams) than chicken curry (4 grams) because chicken curry contains ghee or oil, whereas chicken-tikka masala does not. And that probably explains why people like it so much!

What is the difference between masala and curry paste? ›

Thai red curry paste is used as a base for Thai curries, while Indian masala powder or garam masala is a finishing spice blend used in a variety of Indian dishes. They have different flavor profiles and ingredients, reflecting the unique characteristics of Thai and Indian cuisines.

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