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Egg Spinach Curry

Also known as Palak Anda Curry, Spinach Egg Curry · Veg + Egg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamLow carbGluten-free

Total40 min
Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Serves3
Per serving306 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Rainy Day

Egg Spinach Curry

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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Egg spinach curry, or palak anda curry: fried boiled egg halves in a North Indian spinach, tomato and cream gravy. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 40 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

19 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • Palak (Spinach)Palak (Spinach)1
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli3
  • GingerGinger0.50 inch
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1.25 tsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2 tbsp
  • Bay LeavesBay Leaves1
  • ClovesCloves2
  • WaterWater10.5 cup
  • GarlicGarlic5 cloves
  • EggsEggs3
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2 tsp
  • SaltSalt1.25 tsp
  • CuminCumin0.50 tsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder1 tsp
  • OnionOnion, Finely Chopped1
  • TomatoTomato, Finely Chopped2
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder0.50 tsp
  • Fresh CreamFresh Cream3 tbsp

Contains: milk, egg.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy306kcal918kcal
Protein9.5g29g
Carbohydrate14g41g
Fat24g73g
Fibre3.8g11g
Sugar4.3g13g

Cookd masalas for palak (spinach)

Method

  1. 1

    Bring 6 cups of water to a boil, add spinach leaves and cook for 2 mins.

    Palak (Spinach)Water

  2. 2

    Drain this and transfer it to a bowl of cold water.

  3. 3

    Add the spinach leaves to the mixer grinder and grind it into a smooth paste along with garlic, ginger, green chili.

    Green ChilliGingerGarlic

  4. 4

    Place the eggs on a saucepan, add 3 cups of water, bring the water to a boil, cover and cook the eggs for 9 minutes.

    WaterEggs

  5. 5

    Once the eggs cool, remove the shells of the eggs and cut them into halves.

  6. 6

    Heat oil in a pan, add red chili powder, salt and mix well. Add the boiled halve eggs and pan fry for 2 mins. Keep aside.

    Red Chilli PowderSunflower OilSalt

  7. 7

    Heat oil in a Kadai, add bay leaf, cloves, cumin seeds, and let it splutter. Add onion and saute till it turns translucent.

    Sunflower OilBay LeavesClovesCuminOnion

  8. 8

    Add tomato, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, salt, and cook the masalas for a minute.

    Coriander PowderTomatoTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderSalt

  9. 9

    Add the ground paste and saute for a minute. Add 1 ½ cups of water, cover, and cook for 10 mins on medium flame.

    Water

  10. 10

    Add cream, mix well, add the pan-fried egg halves and simmer for 3 mins.

    Fresh Cream

  11. 11

    Egg Spinach Gravy is ready to be served with roti/chapati.

Before you start

How long does Egg Spinach Curry take?
40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Egg Spinach Curry serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Egg Spinach Curry vegetarian?
It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Egg Spinach Curry 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 Spinach Curry?
1 Palak (Spinach), 3 Eggs, 3 Green Chilli, 1 Bay Leaves, 2 Cloves, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Egg Spinach Curry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Egg Spinach Curry?
About 306 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes
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    A Cookd cookMarch 2023

    😋

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    ManasaJuly 2026

    very tasty

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  • A

    Archana JayavelOctober 2025

    This turned out to be really good. Delicious!!

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