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20-Min Egg Curry

Creamy tomato-coconut sauce spiked with ginger, garlic, and warm spices, studded with hard-boiled eggs. Restaurant-quality curry that actually fits on a weeknight.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
14g
20-Min Egg Curry
comfortindianvegetarianeggscreamytenderMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring, until softened and starting to brown.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in ginger-garlic paste and minced chili, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add garam masala and stir for 15 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in crushed tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Gently slide egg halves into the curry. Simmer 3 minutes until eggs are warmed through and sauce is glossy.

  5. Step 5

    Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve over steamed rice or with naan.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • pot for boiling eggs (optional; use pre-boiled or store-bought)

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