Egg Gravy is a onion and tomato based egg masala with additional coconut and poppy seeds / cashews . All you need is just 30 minutes to make this delicious egg masala.
This egg curry is mildly spiced and with every bite you can expect to get a aromatic flavors of whole spices and hint of coconut flavor. Serve this for lunch / dinner along with Jeera rice , Khushka or Roti , Laccha Paratha / Malbar paratha.
If you love egg curries as I do , then don't forget to check my favorite egg recipes , who knows even you may fall in love with Scrambled Egg curry , Spicy Kolhapuri Egg Masala or Kerala Egg Curry.
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About this recipe
This is a Karnataka ( South Indian) style , mildly spiced egg masala and gets ready under 30 minutes.
Every region has their own touch for every recipe and this Egg Gravy is a Karnataka style recipe made with fresh coconut and poppy seeds. Basically it's a onion and tomato based gravy with whole spices and coconut.
Most of the curry recipes from Karnataka make use of fresh coconut, which adds thickness to the curries with a hint of rich coconut flavor.
To make this curry using a mixer grinder becomes essential as it is really important to blend coconut and poppy seeds into really smooth paste. So make sure to blend coconut to fine paste .
This egg curry is mildly spiced and with every bite you get taste , aromatic flavors of spices and hint of coconut flavor. It has a medium consistency and goes well with steamed rice too.
Ingredients
Eggs : You need 6 large range eggs. 5 boiled eggs and 1 whisked egg is used to make this tasty egg gravy.
Whole Spices : Bay leaf , Black cardamom, Green Cardamom pods , cloves , cinnamon, Shah Jeera , Fennel Seeds , Poppy seeds are used.
Nuts : I use Coconut and cashew nuts . You can also use melon seeds in place of cashews . Coconut is one of the main ingredient to make this curry. Refer FAQ's section
Produce : You need Onion ,Tomatoes , Garlic , Ginger , Green chilies and few sprigs of coriander leaves.
Other Ingredients includes Turmeric powder , red chili powder , coriander powder , garam masala , pepper powder , salt and oil.
Do refer recipe card for actual measurements.
FAQ's
Can I use Dry or desiccated coconut ?
Yes, you can use it as an alternative. Soak dry / desiccated coconut in warm water for 10 minutes , blend it to smooth paste and follow the recipe.
Can I use coconut milk instead of coconut ?
Yes, feel free to use. In that case just add cashews and poppy seeds paste.
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How to make Karnataka style Egg Gravy
Hard Boil 5 eggs for 12 minutes. Break open the shell and pierce the eggs with fork or slide a knife and set aside.
In a kadai / pan , heat 2 tablespoon of oil. Add all listed whole spices and saute for a minute until aroma wafts in air.
Add 1 teaspoon of garlic paste , 1 teaspoon of ginger paste , chopped green chilies and finely chopped onions . Sauté until raw smell goes off and onions turns translucent.
Now add turmeric powder , red chili powder , pepper powder and coriander powder . Mix well everything and sauté for a minute.
Roughly cut 2 tomatoes and blend to get ¾ - 1 cup of tomato puree.
Add in tomato puree , stir well and cook until water content dries up completely and oil starts to release from edges.
Now , make some space at the center and add 1 whisked egg.
Scramble egg and mix well . To this add 1 cup hot water. Mix well and bring to boil .
Whilst , into a mixer jar , take ¼ cup of fresh coconut , 1 teaspoon of Poppy seeds . ½ teaspoon fennel seeds and 6-7 cashews , and blend to a fine paste using little water .
Add this coconut paste into the curry , mix well. Add salt to taste and bring to boil.
Once it comes to boil, add boiled eggs . Cover tight lid and cook on simmer for 7-8 minutes.
After 8 minutes , turn off the stove. Finally , add 2 tablespoon of chopped coriander leaves and sprinkle ½ teaspoon of garam masala( optional).
Mix well and Serve hot with Ghee rice or Chapati / Phulka .
Recipe Card
Egg Gravy Recipe - Karnataka Style
Ingredients
Whole Spices
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 Green Cardamom Pods
- 1 Black Cardamom pod
- 1 teaspoon Shahi Jeera
- 4 Cloves
- 2" inch Cinnamon sticks
For Coconut Masala Paste
- ¼ cup Fresh Coconut pieces
- 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
- 5 no's Whole Cashews - optional
To make Egg Gravy
- 5 no's Boiled Eggs
- 1 Egg - whisk
- 2 tablespoon Cooking Oil
- 2 no's Onion medium size - finely chopped
- 1 Green chili - chopped
- 3-4 no's garlic cloves minced or 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste
- ¾ inch ginger minced or 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
- 2 no's Tomatoes medium- large size - puree
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ½ teaspoon Pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1.5 teaspoon Dhania Powder
- 1.2-2 teaspoon Salt or as required
- Fresh Coriander Leaves to garnish
- ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder , optional
Instructions
- Hard Boil 5 eggs for 12 minutes. Break open the shell and pierce the eggs with fork or slide a knife and set aside.
- In a kadai / pan , heat 2 tablespoon of oil. Add all listed whole spices and saute for a minute until aroma wafts in air.
- Add 1 teaspoon of garlic paste , 1 teaspoon of ginger paste , chopped green chilies and finely chopped onions . Sauté until raw smell goes off and onions turns translucent.
- Now add turmeric powder , red chili powder , pepper powder and coriander powder . Mix well everything and sauté for a minute.
- Roughly cut 2 tomatoes and blend to get ¾ - 1 cup of tomato puree.
- Add in tomato puree , stir well and cook until water content dries up completely and specks of oil is seen.
- Make some space at the center and add 1 whisked egg.
- Scramble egg and mix well . To this add 1 cup hot water. Mix well and bring to boil.
- Whilst , into a mixer jar , take ¼ cup of fresh coconut , 1 teaspoon of Poppy seeds . ½ teaspoon fennel seeds and 6-7 cashews , and blend to a fine paste using little water .
- Add this coconut paste into the curry , mix well. Add salt to taste and bring to boil.
- Once it comes to boil, add boiled eggs . Cover tight lid and cook on simmer for 7-8 minutes.
- After 8 minutes , turn off the stove. Add 2 tablespoon of chopped coriander leaves and sprinkle ½ teaspoon of garam masala( optional).
- Mix well and Serve hot with Ghee rice or Chapati / Phulka .
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Notes
- If coconut is unavailable , then skip it. Soak 8-10 cashews and poppy seeds in warm water for 15 minutes.
- Discard water and blend cashews and poppy seeds to a smooth paste.
pranita
Very nice curry.
Muktha
Thanks a lot Pranita 🙂
Melissa
Outstanding recipe
Muktha
Thank You
Melissa
Nice recipe
Pavani
Good recipe