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Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a vibrant, fragrant gravy made from fresh cilantro, mint, and green chilies. This flavorful curry is a delicious twist on the classic egg curry and pairs perfectly with roti or rice.
For 4 servings
Prepare Eggs & Green Masala Paste
Sauté Eggs & Cook the Gravy
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Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a vibrant, fragrant gravy made from fresh cilantro, mint, and green chilies. This flavorful curry is a delicious twist on the classic egg curry and pairs perfectly with roti or rice.
This indian recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 314.95 calories per serving with 15.84g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Simmer & Finish the Curry
Replace eggs with pan-fried firm tofu or boiled potatoes. Use a plant-based yogurt like coconut or almond yogurt instead of dairy curd.
Add 1/2 cup of green peas or par-boiled potato cubes to the gravy along with the water and simmer until cooked through.
For a richer finish, stir in 2-3 tablespoons of fresh cream or coconut milk at the end, just before adding the garam masala.
This green masala gravy works wonderfully with pan-fried paneer cubes or boneless chicken pieces as well.
Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein, which is crucial for muscle repair, building tissues, and maintaining overall body function.
The green masala, made from fresh coriander, mint, ginger, and garlic, is loaded with antioxidants that help protect your body from damage by free radicals and reduce inflammation.
Ingredients like garlic, ginger, and turmeric are known for their natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which can help strengthen the immune system.
One serving of Green Masala Egg Curry (approximately 2 eggs with gravy) contains around 300-350 calories, making it a moderately caloric and satisfying main dish. The exact count can vary based on the amount of oil used.
Yes, it is a nutritious dish. It provides high-quality protein from eggs, essential vitamins and antioxidants from the fresh herbs like coriander and mint, and immune-boosting properties from ginger, garlic, and turmeric. It is also naturally gluten-free.
Absolutely. You can prepare the paste and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Its color may darken slightly upon storage, but the flavor will remain potent.
This typically happens if the curd is too cold when added or if it's added directly to a very hot pan. To prevent this, always use well-whisked, room-temperature curd and blend it with the masala paste instead of adding it directly to the hot pan.
This curry pairs beautifully with Indian breads like roti, naan, or paratha. It is also delicious with steamed basmati rice or jeera rice. A simple kachumber salad or a bowl of plain raita on the side complements the meal perfectly.