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Egg drop curry recipe video

Egg Drop Curry | Video

Delicious egg drop curry makes for the perfect side dish for your next meal
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 2 green cardamom pods
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 - inch ginger minced
  • 1 green chili minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 large tomatoes chopped
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander cilantro leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander cilantro leaves, to garnish
  • Sliced green chilies to garnish (optional)
  • Naan, paratha or steamed rice to serve

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add cumin seeds, bay leaf and cardamom. Sauté, stirring, for a few seconds.
  • Add onions. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until browned.
  • Add garlic, ginger and green chilies. Sauté, stirring, for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
  • Add ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, red chili powder and garam masala. Sauté, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic.
  • Add tomato paste and chopped tomatoes. Stir to combine. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until mushy.
  • Add coconut milk and water. Stir to combine. Season with salt.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Crack eggs into the sauce.
  • Add coriander (cilantro) leaves. Cook, covered, for about 6-7 minutes or until eggs are cooked to your liking.
  • Garnish with more coriander (cilantro) leaves and green chilies.
  • Serve warm with naan, paratha or steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 376mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g