If you’re in the mood for something comforting but not too spicy, this mild spiced egg curry is a great choice. Hard-boiled eggs simmer gently in a creamy, lightly spiced yogurt sauce that’s full of flavor without too much heat. It comes together easily with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Serve it with warm rice or soft flatbread for a satisfying meal any night of the week.
Egg curry, or Anda Curry, is a classic everyday dish in many Indian homes. It started as an easy way to make a tasty meal with what was on hand. Eggs were cheap and easy to find, so people used them when there was no meat or fish around.
Some families like their egg curry spicy with lots of chili, while others keep it mild so everyone can enjoy it. No matter how you make it, this curry is warm, comforting, and perfect with rice or flatbread.
Mild Spiced Egg Curry (Anda Curry)
Ingredients
- 200 g whole eggs 4 medium eggs
- 45 ml vegetable oil 3 tablespoons
- 0.5 g bay leaf 1 leaf
- 2 g cumin seeds ½ teaspoon
- 120 g onion finely chopped (1 small onion)
- 4 g garlic minced (1 clove or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 5 g fresh ginger grated (1 teaspoon)
- 1.5 g ground turmeric ½ teaspoon
- 2 g ground coriander 1 teaspoon
- 1 g mild chili powder ½ teaspoon or to taste
- 100 g tomato diced (1 small tomato)
- 100 ml water about ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon, more as needed
- 60 g plain or Greek yogurt thinned with a little water (4 tablespoons)
- 4 g salt ¾ teaspoon
- 5 g fresh herbs chopped for garnish (cilantro or parsley)
Notes
- If you prefer a richer curry, use full-fat Greek yogurt thinned with a little warm water.
- To avoid curdling, always temper the yogurt by mixing it with warm sauce before adding it to the pan.
- For extra flavor, you can lightly fry the boiled eggs in a little oil until golden before adding them to the sauce.
- Adjust the chili powder to taste if you like it spicier.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently without boiling.
- Coconut Variation: Swap the yogurt for 100 ml coconut milk for a slightly sweet, creamy sauce.
- Greener Version: Stir in a handful of baby spinach or peas in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Smoky Flavor: Add a pinch of smoked paprika along with the chili powder.
- Chunky Veggie Curry: Add diced bell peppers, zucchini, or potatoes to make it heartier.
- Tangy Touch: Squeeze in a little lemon juice or sprinkle garam masala before serving for extra brightness.
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