Mild Spiced Egg Curry (Anda Curry)
A comforting North Indian-style egg curry with hard-boiled eggs simmered in a creamy, gently spiced yogurt sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner with rice or flatbread.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2
Calories: 379kcal
- 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)
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If you prefer a richer curry, use full-fat Greek yogurt thinned with a little warm water.
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To avoid curdling, always temper the yogurt by mixing it with warm sauce before adding it to the pan.
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For extra flavor, you can lightly fry the boiled eggs in a little oil until golden before adding them to the sauce.
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Adjust the chili powder to taste if you like it spicier.
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Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently without boiling.
Recipe Twist Ideas
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Coconut Variation: Swap the yogurt for 100 ml coconut milk for a slightly sweet, creamy sauce.
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Greener Version: Stir in a handful of baby spinach or peas in the last few minutes of cooking.
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Smoky Flavor: Add a pinch of smoked paprika along with the chili powder.
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Chunky Veggie Curry: Add diced bell peppers, zucchini, or potatoes to make it heartier.
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Tangy Touch: Squeeze in a little lemon juice or sprinkle garam masala before serving for extra brightness.
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 335mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 3mg