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A comforting and hearty curry featuring tender boiled potatoes and protein-rich eggs simmered in a flavorful onion-tomato gravy. This simple, homestyle dish is perfect for a weeknight meal with rice or roti.
For 4 servings
Prepare Eggs & Potatoes
Shallow-Fry Eggs & Potatoes (5-7 minutes)
Prepare the Curry Base (8-10 minutes)
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A comforting and hearty curry featuring tender boiled potatoes and protein-rich eggs simmered in a flavorful onion-tomato gravy. This simple, homestyle dish is perfect for a weeknight meal with rice or roti.
This indian recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 308.25 calories per serving with 9.82g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Cook the Masala (5-7 minutes)
Simmer the Curry (5-7 minutes)
Finish and Serve
For a richer, creamier texture, add 1/4 cup of full-fat coconut milk or a paste of 10-12 soaked cashews during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
Replace the eggs with pan-fried firm tofu cubes or 1 cup of boiled chickpeas. Add them at the same stage as the potatoes.
Incorporate 1/2 cup of green peas or diced bell peppers along with the tomato puree for added nutrition and texture.
Add 1 teaspoon of kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed between your palms, along with the garam masala at the end for a classic Punjabi flavor.
Eggs are a complete protein source, containing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair, immune function, and overall body maintenance.
Potatoes provide complex carbohydrates, which are digested slowly, offering a steady supply of energy and promoting a feeling of fullness.
The curry is rich in spices like turmeric and ginger, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help support a healthy immune system.
This dish provides key nutrients like Vitamin B12 and Choline from eggs, crucial for brain health and nerve function, and Vitamin C from tomatoes.
One serving of Potato Egg Curry contains approximately 310-350 calories, depending on the amount of oil used and the size of the potatoes and eggs.
Yes, it can be a healthy and balanced meal. It provides high-quality protein from eggs, energy-rich carbohydrates from potatoes, and beneficial compounds from spices. To make it healthier, you can reduce the amount of oil used.
Absolutely. For a 'satvic' or Jain-friendly version, you can omit the onions and garlic. To compensate for the flavor, add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) to the hot oil after the cumin seeds.
Yes, baby potatoes are an excellent choice. Boil them until tender, prick them with a fork, and shallow-fry them whole. They absorb the gravy beautifully.
You can thicken the gravy by simmering it uncovered for a few more minutes. Alternatively, gently mash a few potato cubes in the curry, or stir in a paste made from 1 tablespoon of cashew powder mixed with 2 tablespoons of water.
Yes, this curry stores well. You can refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 2 days. The flavors often deepen overnight. Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving.