How long does Egg Kurma take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Egg Kurma serve?

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

Is Egg Kurma vegetarian?

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

It is mild: 1 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 Kurma?

4 Boiled Eggs, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 1 Green Chilli, 2 Cinnamon, 3 Cloves, 3 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Egg Kurma?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Egg Kurma?

About 282 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Egg Kurma

Name: Egg Kurma
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Coconut (Grated); 1 Green Chilli; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; ½ cup Water; 2 tbsp Oil; 2 Cinnamon; 3 Cloves; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Onion, Slices; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1¼ tsp Coriander Powder; 2 Tomato, Chopped; 2 cup Water; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 4 Boiled Eggs; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

30 min
mild
Serves 4
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26 people cooked this

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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10 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 korma, anda korma, muttai kurma · Veg + Egg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Egg kurma, a Tamil Nadu gravy of onion, tomato and whole spices with coconut and fennel paste and boiled eggs. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

19 items

4 people

Coconut (Grated)1 cup
Green Chilli1
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Water2½ cup
Oil2 tbsp
Cinnamon2
Cloves3
Green Cardamom3
Cumin1 tsp
Onion, Slices2
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder1¼ tsp
Tomato, Chopped2
Salt½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Boiled Eggs4
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: egg.

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	282kcal	1128kcal
Protein	9.1g	36g
Carbohydrate	16g	64g
Fat	21g	84g
Fibre	5.8g	23g
Sugar	5.2g	21g

Cookd masalas for boiled eggs

Method

1
Blend the ingredients for the coconut paste to a fine consistency and keep it aside.
Coconut (Grated)Green ChilliFennel SeedsWater
2
Heat oil in a pan and add the whole spices
OilCinnamonClovesGreen CardamomCumin
3
Add the sliced onions and saute till they turn golden brown.
Onion
4
Add ginger garlic paste, mix it well and cook it for a minute.
Ginger Garlic Paste
5
Add the masala powders and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander Powder
6
Add the tomatoes and cook it till it is mashed.
Tomato
7
Add water, bring it to a boil.
Water
8
Add the prepared coconut paste. Mix it well till it combines evenly.
9
Season the gravy.
SaltBlack Pepper Powder
10
Score and add the boiled egg to the gravy. Add coriander leaves and mix it well. Transfer it to a bowl. Garnish it with coriander leaves. Serve it hot with rice, roti, idli or dosa.
Boiled EggsCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Egg Kurma take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Egg Kurma serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Egg Kurma vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Egg Kurma spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Kurma?: 4 Boiled Eggs, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 1 Green Chilli, 2 Cinnamon, 3 Cloves, 3 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Egg Kurma?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Egg Kurma?: About 282 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

6 notes

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Rini SharonMarch 2023
Tasted like hotel preparation! ❤️
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Clancy JamesOctober 2026
Made it
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bkanipattu@gmail.comOctober 2026
I tried making this egg curry following your app recipes, and it turned out genuinely delicious and amazing!"
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RamyaMarch 2025
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A Cookd cookMay 2023
wow so easy process
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Rakesh MohanMarch 2023
great