Poached Egg Curry
- 40 min
- mild
- Serves 2
Kerala poached egg curry: eggs poached in vinegar water and rested in a coconut oil onion tomato gravy. Mild, serves 2, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.
Ingredients
Coconut Oil4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Green Cardamom2
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Ginger, Julienne1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slices2
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Tomato, Thinly Sliced2
Sugar½ tsp
Water2½ cup
Vinegar2 tsp
Eggs4
Contains: egg.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 2 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 542kcal | 1084kcal |
| Protein | 17g | 34g |
| Carbohydrate | 25g | 49g |
| Fat | 42g | 85g |
| Fibre | 6.1g | 12g |
| Sugar | 8.8g | 18g |
Cookd masalas for eggs
Method
For the gravy, heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, fennel seeds, cardamom, curry leaves, ginger, garlic, green chilli and curry leaves. Saute for 30 seconds.
Add onion and salt. Saute until it turns golden brown.
Turn the flame to low. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, black pepper powder and garam masala powder. Saute for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes on medium heat, until the tomatoes soften. Break the tomatoes using the spoon/spatula.
Add sugar and water, cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
Heat water in a pot just until it starts bubbling. Then reduce the flame to low and add the salt and vinegar.
Crack each egg into a bowl. Then add it slowly to the water. Wait for around 10-15 seconds before adding the next egg. Allow it to cook for 3 minutes.
Remove it from the water and add it into the gravy. Cover the lid and turn off the heat. Rest for 3-4 minutes before serving. Open the lid and serve with Idiyappam, chapathi, appam or parotta.
Before you start
- How long does Poached Egg Curry take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Poached Egg Curry serve?
- 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Poached Egg Curry vegetarian?
- It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
- Is Poached 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 Poached Egg Curry?
- 4 Eggs, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, 2 Green Cardamom, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 2 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Poached Egg Curry?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Poached Egg Curry?
- About 542 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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