Mangalore Egg Curry

Cuisines

Best for

Recipe

Ingredients

4	eggs
2 tablespoons	coconut oil
1 cup	onion, finely chopped
1 cup	tomato, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 cup	coconut milk
1 cup	water
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 sprig	curry leaves
2	green chilies, slit
—	salt to taste
—	fresh coriander leaves 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.