How long does Egg Butter Masala take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Egg Butter Masala serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Egg Butter Masala vegetarian?

It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.

Is Egg Butter Masala spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Egg Butter Masala?

4 Eggs, 2 tbsp Butter, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 1 grams Cardamom Powder, 1 cup Milk, 4 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Egg Butter Masala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Egg Butter Masala?

About 281 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Egg Butter Masala

Name: Egg Butter Masala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 4 Tomato, Roughly Chopped; 1 Onion, Roughly Chopped; 4 Garlic; ½ inch Ginger; 20 Cashew (full); 1 grams Cardamom Powder; 1½ tbsp Sugar; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 4 Eggs; 1 pinch Salt; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 cup Milk; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi

60 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Egg Makhni, Egg Makhani · Veg + Egg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Gluten-free

Egg butter masala, or egg makhani, with steamed egg cubes in a butter, tomato and cashew gravy. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about an hour, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Tomato, Roughly Chopped4
Onion, Roughly Chopped1
Garlic4
Ginger½ inch
Cashew (full)20
Cardamom Powder1 grams
Sugar1½ tbsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Kasuri Methi2 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Eggs4
Salt1 pinch
Butter2 tbsp
Milk1 cup

Contains: milk, egg, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	281kcal	1124kcal
Protein	12g	49g
Carbohydrate	21g	83g
Fat	17g	70g
Fibre	2.8g	11g
Sugar	13g	50g

Cookd masalas for eggs

Method

1
Add the ingredients listed under gravy and blend into a fine paste. With only 1 tsp each of kasuri methi and Kashmiri red chilli powder.
TomatoOnionGarlicGingerCashew (full)Cardamom PowderSugarGaram Masala PowderKasuri MethiSaltKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
2
To make egg cubes, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and strain the eggs. Pour it into a greased and lined mold and steam for 10 mins, until firm.
EggsSalt
3
Cut this into even cubes.
4
In a pan, heat butter and add 1 tsp of red chilli powder. Strain and add the gravy, Wash the blender with 1 cup of water and strain with the gravy so that you don’t waste any. On a medium flame, cook for 10-15 mins covered, stirring occasionally. It will thicken.
ButterKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
5
Add the milk and balance 1 tsp of kasuri methi. Simmer for a further 5 mins. Add the egg cubes and cook for 2 mins. Serve hot with a knob of butter.
MilkKasuri Methi

Before you start

How long does Egg Butter Masala take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Egg Butter Masala serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Egg Butter Masala vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Egg Butter Masala spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Egg Butter Masala?: 4 Eggs, 2 tbsp Butter, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 1 grams Cardamom Powder, 1 cup Milk, 4 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Egg Butter Masala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Egg Butter Masala?: About 281 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.