Kolhapuri Egg Curry

Kolhapuri Egg Curry

Kolhapuri Egg Curry

Hard-boiled eggs halved and simmered in the same fiery Kolhapuri masala gravy used for mutton — an accessible weekday version of the bold Kolhapuri flavour profile. The eggs absorb the deep red spice base and are served with bhakri or rice.

Cuisines

Kolhapuri

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

4 eggs
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, pureed
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons Kolhapuri masala
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil the eggs in a pot of water for 8-10 minutes until hard-boiled. Cool and peel them.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
  6. 6 Mix in the Kolhapuri masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7 Pour in the coconut milk and water, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  8. 8 Add salt to taste and gently place the boiled eggs into the curry.
  9. 9 Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the eggs to absorb the flavors.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a more authentic taste, prepare homemade Kolhapuri masala using roasted dry red chilies, coriander seeds, and other spices.