Dim er Surua (Bengali Egg Surua or Egg Stew)

I remember having Dim'er Surua for the first time at my in-law's long back. A reddish egg curry not at all similar to our regular Dimer Jhol and the gravy was to die for. It was flavorful, comforting yet rich. The oil floating on the top of the curry probabbly was the cherry on the top. I have had Mangshor Surua though however, the Egg Surua was one of its kind. If you ask me, I prefer the Egg Stew over the mutton version when it comes to Surua. The mutton Surwa I must mention is not similar to regular Mutton Stew or Mutton Nihari but another version of mutton curry cooked with the marrow. However, I will share the recipe separately.

This particular recipe of Egg curry calls for oil in excess. I use around 75ml oil along with 1 Tbsp. Ghee in this recipe.

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• Is Dim'er Surua similar to Dimer Jhol?
• Is Surua Stew?
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• Have you tried the easy Egg curry Dim'er Surua recipe from Debjanir Rannaghar!
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Another Egg Recipe?

It is been long I have not written an Egg recipe. Needless to say, I was planning to have one. Dim after all is something I cook almost everyday at home. Continental fluffy Omelette or Bengali dimer Mamlet with the mandatory smell of Mustard oil; Dim Shhiddho or Dimer Poach; Dimer Curry or Cilbir we love Egg or anything cooked with egg. I often make casserole or savory muffin and also Spanish omelette as well. Basically, with egg as main ingredient I don't need to think much.

Is Dim'er Surua similar to Dimer Jhol?

When I had it for the first time, I thought to ask whether the name is correct or not. However, I decided to play the game correct. After all, I was confronting Mehebub's Naani! I must mention, I liked this curry a lot and needless to say I wanted to know more about it. It was so very different from regular Egg Curry or Dimer Jhol or Dim Kosha yet it was cooked with the regular ingredients used in making a regular egg curry, well almost. When I checked with her I found the difference.

The curry was red hot in color yet not loaded with oil or ghee! Neither it was extremely spicy. It was subtle and runny. Yet it was flavorful and not watery sans flavor. Obviously use of country egg aka deshi dim was something that she emphasized for better taste. However, it was the color of the curry and the flavor I was curious about.

Is Surua Stew?

I believe it is. When asked Naani told, milk is the main ingredient needed while making perfect Surua along with Khara Moshla aka Gota Moshla! I was impressed as the curry was runny and not a rich and thick milk based one. Then comes the color. Brilliant red it was and cooked with milk. She told me the secret was to play light with the spices while cooking Surua and she told me the recipe. Since then I am cooking it at home, and it is a never-failed one. I am not sure it is authentic or not, however, this is how they cook Dim'er Surua at my in-laws.

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Egg Recipes

• Egg Tadka (also known as Kolkata street-style Dim Torka)
• Dim Pauruti (also known as Bengali Dim Toast)
• Haas-er Dim Bhapa | Bengali Bhapa Dim | Duck Egg Bhapa
• Dim Pauruti aka Bengali Dim Toast
• Dimer Dalna | Bengali Egg Curry with Potato
• Chettinad Egg Curry aka Chettinad Muttai Masala
• North Indian Egg Curry
• Dimer Halwa (also known as Egg Halwa or Ande Ka Halwa)
• Savoury Cheese and Veggie Muffins

Have you tried the easy Egg curry Dim'er Surua recipe from Debjanir Rannaghar!

I would love to see a picture if you are making it following my recipe. You can share here on dolonchttrj@gmail.com. You can use my hashtag #debjanirrannaghar and share it through Instagram as well. and in addition, you can tag me at @foodofdebjani.

Here's the Dimer Surua aka Egg Surwa or Bengali Egg Stew Recipe Pin for your Pinterest Board!