Weeknight saver · 30 minutes
Egg Curry Recipe (Anda Curry in Onion Tomato Gravy)
Perfect eggs. Fry them. Simmer briefly.
Recipe by Farwa ZeeshanTested in the NineFoods home kitchenEgg curry is boiled eggs in a spiced onion and tomato gravy. It tastes plain when the eggs sit in the gravy without absorbing anything. The fix is frying scored eggs with turmeric and chilli, and simmering them briefly in a well-fried gravy.
The 3 laws of egg curry
Why this recipe works
Over-boiled
No grey ring, tender whites.
Plain eggs
A spiced skin grabs the gravy.
Raw gravy
Oil should separate.
Shopping and prep list
Ingredients
Eggs
Gravy
The NineFoods gravy gauge
Is the gravy ready for eggs?
Look at the masala.
Method · 3 stages
Step by step
Fry eggs
- Score eggs, rub with spices and fry until blistered.
Gravy
- Crackle cumin, fry onions golden, add ginger garlic, tomatoes and spices.
- Use the gauge above.
Simmer
- Add water and coconut milk, then eggs.
- Simmer and garnish.
Chef's troubleshooter
What went wrong? Pick the symptom
Why
Not fried.
Fix next time
Score and fry eggs with spices.
Why
Over-boiled.
Fix next time
Boil 9 minutes and cool in cold water.
Why
Masala not fried.
Fix next time
Fry until oil separates.
Why
Reduced.
Fix next time
Add hot water.
Swap smart
Ingredient roles and substitutes
| Ingredient | Job in the dish | Swap with |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut milk | Creaminess | Cream or yogurt |
| Eggs | Main | Duck eggs |
| Oil | Frying | Ghee |
| Tomatoes | Base | Canned tomatoes |
After the meal
Serve, store, reheat
Serve with
Rice, roti or paratha.
Store
Fridge 1 to 2 days; eggs firm up over time.
Reheat
Warm the gravy, then the eggs for 2 minutes only.
How we tested this recipe
Tested in a home kitchen, not a studio
Recipe developed and tested by Farwa Zeeshan, who cooks and tests every NineFoods recipe on a regular home stove.
- Cooked from start to finish with the exact quantities above for 3 servings, using both the metric and US cup measures.
- Every one of the 3 stages was timed at the stove; heat levels and the 'look for' cues are what we saw in the pan.
- The doneness check (is the gravy ready for eggs) and the troubleshooter come from batches that went wrong, and how we fixed them.
- Reheating and storage advice was checked on leftovers, not guessed.
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Quick answers
Egg Curry FAQ
How long should I boil eggs for curry?
About 9 minutes for firm, bright yolks.
Why fry the eggs?
Frying gives a spiced skin that absorbs the gravy.
Can I make egg curry without coconut?
Yes, use cream, yogurt or just water.
Can I add potatoes?
Yes, add boiled potato cubes with the eggs.