{"id":"3c7f2e7e-c80f-4cc6-b72c-93937b541677","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/3c7f2e7e-c80f-4cc6-b72c-93937b541677","source_url":"https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/punjabi-egg-curry-anda-curry-dhaba-style/","title":"Egg Curry Recipe","description":"Egg curry is a popular side dish made with boiled eggs cooked in onion tomato gravy. This punjabi style egg curry is flavorful, delicious and goes well with roti, naan, paratha or rice.","servings":5,"servings_text":"5","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/egg-curry-recipe.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"4 to 5 boiled eggs","item":"boiled eggs","quantity":4,"quantity_max":5},{"text":"2 tablespoons oil","item":"oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ghee (or oil)","item":"ghee","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or oil"},{"text":"1¼ cups onions (fine chopped or 2 medium onions diced, boiled & pureed)","item":"onions","quantity":1.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"fine chopped or 2 medium onions diced, boiled & pureed"},{"text":"1 cup tomatoes (finely chopped or 3 medium tomatoes pureed)","item":"tomatoes","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"finely chopped or 3 medium tomatoes pureed"},{"text":"1 green chilli ((optional) chopped or slit)","item":"green chilli ((optional) chopped or slit)","quantity":1},{"text":"1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste (or finely minced )","item":"ginger garlic paste","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or finely minced"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt ((adjust to taste))","item":"salt ((adjust to taste))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 to 1 ¼ cup water ((adjust slightly as needed))","item":"water ((adjust slightly as needed))","quantity":1,"quantity_max":1.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tablespoons coriander leaves (chopped finely)","item":"coriander leaves","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"chopped finely"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon Kasuri methi ((dried fenugreek leaves, optional))","item":"Kasuri methi ((dried fenugreek leaves","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional))"},{"text":"½ teaspoon sugar ((optional))","item":"sugar ((optional))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"4 tablespoons cream (or 10 cashews blended with ½ cup water (optional))","item":"cream (or 10 cashews blended with 1/2 cup water (optional))","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 small bay leaf","item":"small bay leaf","quantity":1},{"text":"1 small cinnamon piece","item":"small cinnamon piece","quantity":1},{"text":"2 green cardamoms","item":"green cardamoms","quantity":2},{"text":"½ to 1 teaspoon red chilli powder","item":"red chilli powder","quantity":0.5,"quantity_max":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ to 1 teaspoon garam masala ((refer notes))","item":"garam masala ((refer notes))","quantity":0.5,"quantity_max":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ to 1 teaspoon coriander powder ((optional))","item":"coriander powder ((optional))","quantity":0.5,"quantity_max":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"⅛ teaspoon turmeric","item":"turmeric","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Fine chop or puree the onions. If you prefer to puree the onions, first boil diced onions in 2 cups of water for 4 mins until transparent. Drain the water and puree them in a blender.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":2,"text":"Refer notes below to boil eggs perfectly. Wipe dry the boiled eggs or air dry until moist free. Prick each egg with a fork 2 to 3 times. We do this so the eggs don't splatter oil and burst in the pan while frying.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":3,"text":"Heat 1 teaspoon ghee or oil in a nonstick pan & Fry the eggs until golden & slightly blistered. Remove the eggs to a plate & optionally sprinkle 2 to 3 pinches each of chilli powder & garam masala.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":4,"text":"Heat 2 tbsp oil and add bay leaf, cardamoms and cinnamon.","section":"How to Make Egg Curry"},{"number":5,"text":"When they begin to sizzle, add onions & green chilli. Saute onions until golden and the raw smell has almost gone.","section":"How to Make Egg Curry"},{"number":6,"text":"Add ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw smell goes off, for about a minute.","section":"How to Make Egg Curry"},{"number":7,"text":"Then add tomatoes and saute well until the mixture turns mushy.","section":"How to Make Egg Curry"},{"number":8,"text":"Next add red chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, turmeric and salt.  Saute everything well until a  nice aroma comes out & the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.","section":"How to Make Egg Curry"},{"number":9,"text":"Pour water 1 to 1¼ cups water and mix well. Cover and cook until the curry thickens and you see traces of oil over the curry.","section":"How to Make Egg Curry"},{"number":10,"text":"Taste test and adjust salt. If required add sugar. Add the fried eggs and kasuri methi. Mix and simmer for a while. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves. Serve punjabi egg curry with roti or naan or plain rice.","section":"How to Make Egg Curry"},{"number":11,"text":"Optional - Pour 3 to 4 tbsps cream or Blend together 10 cashews with half cup water to smooth milk. Pour it to the curry. Cook covered for 2 to 3 mins until the curry turns thick.","section":"How to Make Egg Curry"},{"number":12,"text":"Press saute button and add oil to the inner pot of the Instant pot. Add spices & bay leaf.","section":"Instant pot egg curry"},{"number":13,"text":"Add ginger garlic and fry for 30 seconds. Then add the tomatoes and salt.","section":"Instant pot egg curry"},{"number":14,"text":"Fry until the tomatoes breakdown. Add chilli powder and turmeric. Saute for a min.","section":"Instant pot egg curry"},{"number":15,"text":"When the cumin begins to sizzle add onions and green chilli. Saute until the onions turn light golden.","section":"Instant pot egg curry"},{"number":16,"text":"Then pour 1 cup water and mix well to release any bits of food stuck at the bottom of the pot.","section":"Instant pot egg curry"},{"number":17,"text":"Place a long leg trivet. Place your basmati rice bowl. Cover it.  Then place the eggs in another bowl. Cover it.","section":"Instant pot egg curry"},{"number":18,"text":"Secure the IP with the lid. Position the steam release handle to sealing.","section":"Instant pot egg curry"},{"number":19,"text":"Press the pressure cook button (high pressure). Set the timer to 7 mins.","section":"Instant pot egg curry"},{"number":20,"text":"When the IP is done, press the cancel button.","section":"Instant pot egg curry"},{"number":21,"text":"When the pin drops, open the lid. Do a quick manual release by moving the steam release handle from sealing to venting. You can also wait for 5 mins for a natural release.","section":"Instant pot egg curry"},{"number":22,"text":"Pour cold water to the eggs and let them cool down. Peel the eggs and prick them with a fork.","section":"Instant pot egg curry"},{"number":23,"text":"Press the saute button and simmer the eggs in the curry for a minute. Then pour the cream or cashew milk or coconut milk.","section":"Instant pot egg curry"},{"number":24,"text":"Stir well and cook until the curry thickens. Taste and add more salt if needed. Turn off and garnish with coriander leaves.","section":"Instant pot egg curry"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:07:33.139093+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:07:33.139093+00:00"}