Kerala Egg Curry
Rich and creamy curry with hard boiled eggs and coconut milk.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- Saute pan
Ingredients
For the hard-boiled eggs
- 7 to 8 Eggs
- 6 c Water
For the gravy
- 3/4 c Thinly sliced onions
- 1 c finely chopped tomatoes
- 2 Green chilis slit lengthwise
- 1.5 tsp Grated ginger
- 1 c Thick coconut milk
- 1 c Thick coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1.5 tsp Coriander powder
- 3/4 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Red chili powder
- 1.5 tsp Black pepper crushed
- 3/4 tsp Sugar
- 2 tsp Salt or to taste
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
- Tempering
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 inch Cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 10 curry leaves
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds
For Garnish
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
Hard-boiling the eggs
- Add the water to a big pot and allow it to begin to boil.
- Now add the eggs one by one gently .
- Boil the eggs for 7 to 8 mins.
- After 8 mins, switch off flame and drain all the water.
- Now, wash the eggs in cold water.
- Let it sit for 10 mins.
- After 10 mins, peel them and set them aside.
Making the gravy.
- Heat a pan with oil.
- Pop the mustard seeds and add the cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, cloves and curry leaves.
- Add green chilies, onions and grated ginger.
- Add salt, mix and saute until the onions become light brown.
- Add all the spice powders except the crushed pepper.
- Saute for another 30 secs on low flame.
- Now, add the chopped tomatoes and saute till they become mushy.
- Make a cross slit on the top of your hard boiled eggs using a sharp knife.
- Now, gently add the boiled eggs to the pan.
- Mix well but gently making sure the gravy coats the eggs nicely.
- When done, add the thick coconut milk and mix gently.
- Simmer on low flame for 3 mins.
- After 3 mins, add the thin coconut milk and mix.
- Simmer for 2 more mins.
- Add the sugar and mix gently. Let it simmer on low flame for 1 min.
- Add crushed pepper and mix well.
- Switch off flame.
- Garnish with curry leaves and finely chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with rice or Chapatis.
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Disclaimer
Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.
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