Mangalore Egg Curry

Mangalore Egg Curry

Mangalore Egg Curry

Veg

Eggs are cooked in a spicy coconut-based curry, a comforting and flavorful dish often paired with rice or rotti.

Cuisines

Mangalorean

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Egg 4 Egg
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Onion 1 cup Onion , finely chopped
Tomato 1 cup Tomato , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
water 1 cup Water
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Curry Leaf 1 sprig Curry Leaf
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro Cilantro , fresh, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil the eggs until hard-boiled, then peel and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
  3. 3 Add curry leaves and green chilies, sauté for a few seconds.
  4. 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  6. 6 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  7. 7 Mix in red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  8. 8 Pour in the coconut milk and water, stirring well to combine.
  9. 9 Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then add the boiled eggs.
  10. 10 Simmer the curry for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  11. 11 Sprinkle garam masala over the curry and stir gently.
  12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a spicier curry, increase the amount of red chili powder or add more green chilies.