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Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a luxurious, creamy gravy inspired by Lucknow's royal kitchens. This aromatic curry, rich with cashews and fragrant spices, is perfect for a special meal.
For 4 servings
Prepare Eggs & Onion-Cashew Paste
Sauté Aromatics
Build the Gravy Base
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Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a luxurious, creamy gravy inspired by Lucknow's royal kitchens. This aromatic curry, rich with cashews and fragrant spices, is perfect for a special meal.
This awadhi recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 365.27 calories per serving with 16.83g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Incorporate Creaminess & Eggs
Finish & Garnish
Replace cashew nuts with an equal amount of soaked poppy seeds (khus khus) or melon seeds (magaz) to achieve a similar creamy texture.
Add 2-3 slit green chilies along with the ginger-garlic paste for an extra kick of heat.
For an even more decadent curry, substitute half of the water with milk when adjusting the gravy's consistency.
Replace eggs with pan-fried tofu or boiled potatoes. Use a plant-based yogurt and coconut cream or a cashew-based cream instead of dairy products. Use oil instead of ghee.
Eggs are a complete protein source, providing all the essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
The inclusion of cashew nuts and ghee provides monounsaturated fats and Omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health and brain function.
Spices like turmeric, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help combat oxidative stress in the body.
One serving of Awadhi Anda Masala (about 2 eggs with gravy) contains approximately 390-420 calories, depending on the amount of oil, cream, and nuts used.
It can be part of a balanced diet. It's rich in protein from eggs, which is great for muscle health. However, it is also high in fats due to the use of oil, ghee, cream, and cashews, so it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you are monitoring your fat intake.
Yes, you can. To maintain the creamy texture, you can substitute the cashews with soaked and blanched almonds, poppy seeds (khus khus), or melon seeds (magaz). Blend them into a fine paste just like the cashews.
Curdling usually happens when adding curd (yogurt) to a hot pan. To prevent this, always lower the heat to a minimum, use full-fat curd that has been whisked well, and stir continuously after adding it until it's fully incorporated into the gravy.
This rich curry pairs beautifully with Indian breads like Naan, Sheermal, Tandoori Roti, or Lachha Paratha. It also goes very well with aromatic rice dishes like Jeera Rice or a simple Pulao.