Broken Egg Curry Recipe

Unearth a culinary gem from 1970s Bangalore! This Broken Egg Curry recipe, originally featured in Poultry Advisor magazine, delivers a unique and flavorful twist on classic South Indian cuisine. Enjoy tender eggs nestled in a rich and creamy coconut-based curry – a surprisingly quick and easy weeknight meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 1365.7 kcal
Protein 40g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Broken Egg Curry

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How to Make Broken Egg Curry

  1. Grind 1-inch ginger and 2 cloves garlic into a smooth paste.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion and sauté until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add the ginger-garlic paste (from step 1) and 1 chopped tomato. Simmer until the tomatoes break down into a pulpy consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Stir in 1 tablespoon coriander powder, 1-2 green chilies (finely chopped), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup thick coconut milk.
  5. Increase the heat to medium-high.
  6. Bring the curry to a gentle boil.
  7. Carefully crack 2-3 eggs directly into the simmering curry. Do not stir.
  8. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until the eggs are set to your liking (about 3-5 minutes).
  9. Serve hot with steamed rice. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

653g

Fat

271g

Carbs

59g