Soft Egg Curry
A comforting and light homestyle egg curry featuring soft-boiled eggs simmered in a simple yet flavorful onion-tomato gravy. This wholesome dish is gently spiced, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
For 4 servings
Boil and prepare the eggs.
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 8-10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Once cooked, transfer them to cold water, peel, and make a few shallow slits on each egg with a knife. Set aside.
TIPAdding a pinch of salt to the water can make the eggs easier to peel.Create the curry base.
- Heat mustard oil in a pan or kadai over medium heat. Once hot, add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
Cook the masala.
- Pour in the tomato puree. Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- Mix well and cook the masala, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and you see oil starting to separate from the sides, about 5-6 minutes.
TIPIf the masala starts to stick, you can add a splash of water to prevent it from burning.Simmer the gravy.
Add 1.5 cups of water to the pan. Stir everything together and bring the gravy to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add eggs and finish cooking.
Gently place the boiled and slit eggs into the simmering gravy. Cover the pan and let the curry cook on low heat for 5 minutes. This allows the eggs to absorb the flavors of the gravy.
Garnish and serve.
Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the garam masala and chopped coriander leaves over the curry. Give it a gentle stir. Let it rest for a minute before serving.
What to keep in mind.
4 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1For a smoother gravy, you can blend the sautéed onion along with the tomatoes before adding the spices.
- 2Adjust the amount of water to achieve your desired gravy consistency. Add less for a thicker curry.
- 3Do not overcook the eggs in the gravy, as they can become rubbery.
- 4This curry tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, this version of egg curry is very healthy. It's low in calories and fat, and provides high-quality protein from the eggs. The spices also offer various health benefits.



