Saoji Egg Curry

Saoji Egg Curry

Saoji Egg Curry

A spicy and bold egg curry from the Vidarbha region, made with a fiery saoji masala that imparts a deep and rich flavor.

Cuisines

Vidarbha

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

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

Ingredients

4 eggs
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 cups onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 cups tomatoes, pureed
2 tablespoons Saoji masala
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 cup water
salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil the eggs until hard-boiled, then peel and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  5. 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
  7. 7 Mix in the Saoji masala, turmeric powder, and red chili powder.
  8. 8 Add water and salt to taste, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  9. 9 Gently add the boiled eggs into the curry.
  10. 10 Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the eggs to absorb the flavors.
  11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Tips

For an authentic taste, use homemade Saoji masala if possible.