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A luxurious and creamy North Indian curry where hard-boiled eggs are simmered in a rich gravy of cashews, cream, and gentle spices. This mildly sweet and savory dish is a perfect comfort food for a special weeknight dinner.
For 4 servings
Prepare Eggs and Cashew Paste
Sauté the Eggs
Build the Gravy Base
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A luxurious and creamy North Indian curry where hard-boiled eggs are simmered in a rich gravy of cashews, cream, and gentle spices. This mildly sweet and savory dish is a perfect comfort food for a special weeknight dinner.
This north_indian recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 378.66 calories per serving with 16.34g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Cook the Masalas
Incorporate Creamy Elements
Simmer the Curry
Finish and Garnish
Replace eggs with pan-fried tofu or boiled potatoes. Use a neutral oil instead of ghee, and substitute dairy cream and curd with full-fat coconut cream or a larger quantity of cashew cream.
For a nut-free version, replace the cashew paste with a paste made from 2 tablespoons of melon seeds (magaz) or poppy seeds (khus khus), soaked and ground similarly.
Add 1-2 slit green chilies along with the onions for a bit of heat. You can also increase the amount of Kashmiri red chili powder or add a pinch of regular red chili powder.
Add blanched green peas or lightly sautéed bell peppers to the gravy along with the eggs for extra texture and nutrition.
Eggs are a complete protein source, providing all the essential amino acids necessary for muscle building, tissue repair, and overall body function.
The use of cashews and ghee provides monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health and brain function.
This dish is a good source of Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and selenium from eggs, and minerals like magnesium and copper from cashews.
One serving of Egg Malai Masala contains approximately 390-420 calories, depending on the amount of ghee and cream used. It's a rich dish, best enjoyed in moderation.
While it is high in calories and fats due to the cream, ghee, and cashews, it is also a great source of high-quality protein from the eggs. The healthy fats from cashews are beneficial for heart health. It's a dish that can be part of a balanced diet when consumed occasionally.
Yes, you can. For a nut-free alternative, you can use a paste of soaked melon seeds (magaz) or poppy seeds (khus khus). You can also use blanched, peeled almonds as a substitute for cashews.
Curdling usually happens when curd or cream is added to a very hot gravy or not stirred continuously. To prevent this, always lower the heat to a minimum before adding whisked curd, stir constantly until it's incorporated, and make sure the curd is at room temperature.
Leftover Egg Malai Masala can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat. Avoid microwaving as it can make the eggs rubbery.
Yes, you can use a neutral-flavored oil like sunflower or canola oil. However, ghee adds a distinct, rich, and nutty flavor that is traditional to this dish.