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Mughalai Egg Curry

Also known as Rich Mughalai Anda Curry · Veg + Egg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & GraviesGluten-free

Total40 min
Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
Per serving638 cal
Spicemild

Good for: Party

Mughalai Egg Curry

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

Mughalai egg curry of boiled eggs in a golden onion, cashew and curd paste with whole spices and ghee. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes, with a step-by-step video.

Ingredients

19 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • SaltSalt3 tsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil4 tbsp
  • GheeGhee3 tbsp
  • CinnamonCinnamon1 inch
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom3
  • ClovesCloves5
  • OnionOnion, Thinly Sliced5
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli2
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder¼ tsp
  • WaterWater2 cup
  • SugarSugar1 tsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Chopped¼ cup
  • Kasuri MethiKasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Fresh CreamFresh Cream¼ cup
  • EggsEggs6
  • Cashew (full)Cashew (full)100 grams
  • CurdCurd¼ cup
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp

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

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy638kcal2552kcal
Protein18g70g
Carbohydrate30g118g
Fat52g206g
Fibre5.4g22g
Sugar9.7g39g

Cookd masalas for eggs

Method

  1. 1

    Heat water in a pot, bring it to a boil and add salt to it. Add the eggs to the water and boil it for 12 minutes, strain it, peel the shell and keep it aside.

    SaltEggs

  2. 2

    Boil the cashew nuts for 5 minutes and keep it aside

    Cashew (full)

  3. 3

    Heat a pan, add oil and ghee. Add cinnamon, cardamom and cloves and let it crackle. Add the onions and saute till it turns golden brown.

    Sunflower OilGheeCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesOnionSalt

  4. 4

    Transfer the onions, cashew nuts to a blender. Add curd and green chillies to it. Blend it to a fine paste.

    Green ChilliCurd

  5. 5

    Heat oil and ghee in a pan. Add the blended paste and saute on a medium flame for 5 minutes. Add kashmiri red chilli powder, garam masala and mix along with the paste for a minute.

    Sunflower OilGheeKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderGinger Garlic Paste

  6. 6

    Add water and mix till it combines with the paste. Add salt and sugar and mix well. Bring the mixture to a soft boil and let it thicken.

    WaterSaltSugar

  7. 7

    Score the eggs gently and add it to the masala and mix till it is coated with the gravy. Cover and simmer it for 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Add chopped coriander, fresh cream, kasuri methi, mix till it combines evenly and take it off the flame. Serve it hot with naan or rice.

    Coriander LeavesKasuri MethiFresh Cream

Before you start

How long does Mughalai Egg Curry take?
40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mughalai Egg Curry serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mughalai Egg Curry vegetarian?
It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Mughalai Egg Curry 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 Mughalai Egg Curry?
6 Eggs, ¼ cup Fresh Cream, 100 grams Cashew (full), ¼ cup Curd, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mughalai Egg Curry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mughalai Egg Curry?
About 638 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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