This Indian egg curry, often called Dhaba-style Egg Curry, is a simple yet flavorful curry made with boiled eggs. It's a common menu item at roadside eateries across India that specialize in egg-based dishes. This easy-to-follow recipe provides a tasty way to make this North Indian classic.
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Husband Man, like many Indians, has a deep affection for eggs in all their delightful variations. Whether it's a simple boiled egg, a fluffy omelet, or a rich and spicy egg curry, he can't resist the temptation of this versatile and nutritious ingredient. In fact, one of his favorite dishes that I prepare regularly, almost once a week, is the classic Indian egg curry.
Indian Egg Curry and Its Variations
Egg curry is a well-liked side dish in India. Each location has its unique approach to preparing it. The North Indian style egg curry, also known as "Aanda Curry," is the version I'm sharing today. This is a dhaba-special recipe, and this curry is simple to make. You can cook this delightful Indian classic egg curry in around 30 minutes. This tasty dish is made by cooking hard-boiled eggs in a flavorful, spiced sauce.
The key to making a delicious North Indian egg curry is using the right mix of spices. Unlike the Bengali version, which often has potatoes, this version from northern India focuses on the blend of warm, earthy spices like cumin powder and garam masala.
The generous use of finely chopped onions, fresh grated ginger, and minced garlic adds depth and complexity to the curry. This creates a rich, smooth sauce that surrounds the tender, perfectly cooked eggs.
The careful balance of these aromatic ingredients results in a harmonious blend of flavors. No single spice takes over, but they all work together, complementing and enhancing each other.
Tips to cook perfect dhaba-style egg curry
The secret to making this North Indian dish lies in carefully preparing the spice mix. This spice mix is the foundation of the entire dish. Cooking techniques passed down over many years, combined with high-quality, fresh spices, ensure that each bite of this egg curry is a remarkable experience.
This dish takes you to the busy, lively streets of northern India, the local restaurants called dhabas. The smell of simmering curries fills the air and tempts your taste buds. All you need is this egg curry and pipping hot rotis to enjoy your comforting meal.
Basic Recipe
Cook the eggs for around 10 minutes in plain water with a little salt until hard-boiled. Carefully remove the eggshells. Heat oil in a wok and temper it with dried fenugreek leaves and cumin seeds, frying for a few seconds. Add onion paste and fry until the onions are golden brown. Then, add tomato puree, ginger, and garlic paste, and cook for 5 minutes. Next, add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, Kashmiri chili powder, dry mango powder, sugar, and salt, and cook for 8-10 minutes on low heat until the oil separates from the mixture. Add the boiled eggs and 4 cups of water, and cook on low heat for 15 minutes or until the gravy is reduced to the desired quantity. Finally, add garam masala powder and ghee (optional). Serve the egg curry with roti/paratha or rice.
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Egg Curry | Aanda Curry Dhaba Style
This Indian egg curry is often called Dhaba-style Egg Curry. It is a simple but tasty curry made with boiled eggs. This dish is a common menu item at roadside restaurants in India that serve egg-based foods. This easy recipe shows you how to make this classic North Indian dish.
Ingredients
- 5 Egg
- 2 Onion Paste
- 2 Tomato puréed
- 2 teaspoon Garlic Paste
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seed
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- 1 teaspoon Aamchur Powder/ Dry Mango Powder
- 1 teaspoon Kasuri Methi/ Dried Fenugreek Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to Taste
- 1 teaspoon Sugar optional
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1 teaspoon Ghee Optional
Instructions
- Boil Eggs for around 10 minutes with a little salt in plain water; we need hard-boiled Eggs for preparing Egg Curry.
- Remove the Eggshell carefully.
- Take Oil in a Wok and heat it.
- Temper the oil with Dried Fenugreek Leaves and Cumin Seeds and fry for a few seconds.
- Add onion paste and fry till onion turns golden brown.
- Add tomato puree ginger and garlic paste and fry for 5 minutes.
- Now add Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder, Kashmiri Chilli powder, Dry Mango Powder, Sugar, and Salt and cook for around 8-10 minutes on low flame or till oil comes from the mixture.
- Now add boiled eggs.
- Add 4 cups of water to the mixture and cook on low flame for 15 minutes or till the gravy is reduced to the desired quantity.
- Add Garam Masala Powder and Ghee (optional).
- Turn off the flame and serve Egg Curry with Roti/Paratha or Rice.
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Egg Recipes to try
- Chettinad Egg Curry (also known as Chettinad Muttai Masala)
- Dimer Dalna (also known as Bengali dim Curry with Potato)
- Dim Beguner Khagina (also known as Begun Khageena)
- Haas-er Dim Bhapa (also known as Bengali Bhapa Dim | Duck Egg Bhapa)
- Dim Pauruti (also known as Bengali Dim Toast)
- Dimer Halwa (also known as Egg Halwa or Ande Ka Halwa)
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About Debjani Chatterjee Alam
I am Debjani Chatterjee Alam. A CSR specialist by profession and a food writer, food blogger, and food photographer as well. I live in Kolkata along with my Husband Mehebub who is an architect by profession, my daughter Pasta, and also my dog daughters Coffee and Luchi.
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