Indian Masala (Spiced) Egg Curry aka Boiled Tikka
This Indian Curry inspired Spiced Egg Curry is absolutely delicious. It is flavored with various fresh and dry ingredients and spices. This egg curry recipe is a must try! Serving it piping hot with rotis, bread or rice!
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Servings: 3 People
Ingredients
For Roasting The Boiled Eggs (Optional)
- 1 Tbsp Oil Use oil of your choice.
- 1 Tsp Butter
- 1/2 Tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Turmeric
- 6 Boiled Eggs
For the Masala Curry
- 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 Small Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Small Bay Leaf
- 1 Dried Red Chilly
- 1 Large Onion
- 2 Tbsp Ginger Garlic and Green Chili Paste
- Handful of Chopped Cilantro Leave some for garnishing
- 2 Tbsp Kasuri Methi
- 2 Stems Green Onions
- 2 Large Tomatoes
- 1 +1/2 Tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 Tsp Garam Masala/ Egg Curry Masala
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 + 1/2 Cup Water
Instructions
For Roasting the Eggs
- Pierce the eggs with a fork from all side. This step and next is necessary if you wish to add whole eggs in your curry. If not, just slice the boiled eggs into rounds and keep them aside.
- In a heavy bottom Sauté Pan, add Oil and butter. Once the butter melts add Red Chili Powder and Turmeric Powder. Make sure the stove is on a low flame so you don't burn the spices. Now add the boiled eggs to it. Let them roast on all side.
For the Masala Curry
- In the same pan add finely chopped onions. Let them cook until transparent.
- Now add the ginger, garlic and green chili paste. Sauté until the raw flavor is gone.
- Now add cilantro, green onions and kasuri methi. Quickly give it a mix and add tomatoes. Cook the tomatoes until mushy.
- Now add the ground spices i.e red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala.
- Let everything cook properly on a slow flame. The juices from tomatoes and the flavors from the spices will enhance with slow cooking.
- Now add water and mix well. Bring it to a boil and add the boiled eggs. Garnish it with cilantro and add serve hot with Plain rice, ghee rice or rotis