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Egg Curry Recipe is a simple Indian curry made with boiled eggs, onion-tomato gravy, and everyday spices. This flavorful and beginner-friendly curry goes perfectly with rice, roti, paratha, or pulao.

Egg Curry Recipe

A simple and flavorful Indian Egg Curry Recipe made with boiled eggs, onion-tomato gravy, ginger-garlic paste, and everyday spices. Perfect with rice, roti, paratha, or pulao.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boiled eggs
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 green chilies slit
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt as needed
  • 1 cup water adjust as needed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

Method
 

  1. Boil and peel the eggs. Make small cuts on them.
  2. Heat oil and lightly fry the boiled eggs. Remove and keep aside.
  3. In the same pan, add cumin seeds.
  4. Add onion and green chilies. Cook until light golden.
  5. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add tomato, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the masala becomes soft.
  7. Add water and mix well.
  8. Add fried eggs and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
  9. Add garam masala and coriander leaves.
  10. Serve hot with rice, roti, paratha, or pulao.

Notes

Lightly frying the eggs adds better flavor. Adjust the water depending on your preferred gravy consistency. Do not overcook the eggs after adding them to the curry.