How long does Egg Karam take?

20 minutes from start to finish.

How many people does Egg Karam serve?

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

Is Egg Karam vegetarian?

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

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 Karam?

5 Eggs, 5 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tbsp Groundnut oil, ½ tsp Urad Dal (whole), ½ tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Egg Karam?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Egg Karam?

About 183 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Egg Karam

Name: Egg Karam
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: For Boiling Water; 5 Eggs; 1 tbsp Groundnut oil; 5 cloves Garlic, Crushed; ½ tsp Urad Dal (whole); ½ tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Salt

20 min
medium
Serves 3
18 people cooked this

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3 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 Fry · Veg + Egg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & Gravies Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Andhra egg karam: boiled eggs tossed in a garlic, mustard and curry leaf tempering with red chilli. Quick, medium-spicy, serves 3, 20 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

10 items

3 people

WaterFor Boiling
Eggs5
Groundnut oil1 tbsp
Garlic, Crushed5 cloves
Urad Dal (whole)½ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Salt½ tsp

Contains: egg, groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	183kcal	549kcal
Protein	12g	35g
Carbohydrate	3.5g	11g
Fat	14g	41g
Fibre	0.6g	1.8g
Sugar	0.5g	1.5g

Cookd masalas for eggs

Method

1
Add water to a pot and bring it to a boil Gently lower in your eggs and cook them for exactly 10 minutes Once the time has passed, remove the eggs and plunge them into cold water After peeling the eggs, place shallow slits around the egg, this allows the masala to penetrate the egg
WaterEggs
2
In a preheated pan, add some oil. To the pan add your garlic and cook until softened and fragrant. Then add in the urad dal. Toast it for 1-2 minutes on a low heat or until it starts to turn lightly golden brown. Then add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Groundnut oilGarlicUrad Dal (whole)CuminMustard SeedsCurry leaves
3
After the spluttering stops, add the red chilli powder and salt. At this point, turn the flame off. Toss the coat the eggs thoroughly in this masala.
Red Chilli PowderSalt

Before you start

How long does Egg Karam take?: 20 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does Egg Karam serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Egg Karam vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Egg Karam 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 Karam?: 5 Eggs, 5 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tbsp Groundnut oil, ½ tsp Urad Dal (whole), ½ tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Egg Karam?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Egg Karam?: About 183 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.