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A rich and aromatic Hyderabadi egg curry where hard-boiled eggs are simmered in a creamy, nutty gravy made from roasted peanuts, coconut, and sesame seeds. It's a flavorful main course that pairs perfectly with rice or flatbreads.
For 4 servings
Prepare Eggs and Roast Masala Ingredients
Grind the Masala Paste and Sauté Aromatics
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A rich and aromatic Hyderabadi egg curry where hard-boiled eggs are simmered in a creamy, nutty gravy made from roasted peanuts, coconut, and sesame seeds. It's a flavorful main course that pairs perfectly with rice or flatbreads.
This hyderabadi recipe takes 55 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 398.27 calories per serving with 16.72g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Build the Gravy
Simmer and Finish the Curry
Replace eggs with firm tofu cubes or boiled potatoes. Pan-fry the tofu or potatoes until golden before adding them to the gravy.
Add 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds (khus khus) or 5-6 cashews while roasting the masala ingredients for a richer, creamier texture.
This versatile bagara gravy also works wonderfully with paneer cubes, chicken pieces, or mixed vegetables.
Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair, immune function, and maintaining healthy skin and hair.
The use of peanuts and sesame seeds provides monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These fats are beneficial for heart health and can help in managing cholesterol levels.
This dish offers a balanced combination of protein, fats, and complex carbohydrates, providing a sustained release of energy to keep you active throughout the day.
Sesame seeds and peanuts are good sources of essential minerals like magnesium, zinc, and copper, which play vital roles in bone health and metabolic function.
A single serving of Bagara Egg Masala contains approximately 400-450 calories. This is an estimate and can vary based on the amount of oil and the specific ingredients used.
Yes, it can be part of a healthy diet. It's rich in protein from eggs and contains healthy fats from peanuts and sesame seeds. However, it is calorie-dense due to the nuts and oil, so portion control is recommended.
You can, but it will alter the authentic taste and texture. Coconut adds a subtle sweetness and creaminess. If you omit it, you can slightly increase the amount of peanuts or add a few cashews to compensate for the richness.
It pairs exceptionally well with Hyderabadi Bagara Rice, but also goes great with plain basmati rice, roti, naan, or parathas to soak up the delicious gravy.
Absolutely. You can dry roast the ingredients and store them in an airtight container for up to a week. The ground paste can be refrigerated for 2-3 days or frozen for up to a month, making weekday meal prep much faster.