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Egg Curry

Name: Egg Curry
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 pc Eggs, boiled and peeled; 150 g Onion, finely chopped; 200 g Tomato, pureed; 1 tbsp Ginger, paste; 1 tbsp Garlic, paste; 0.5 tsp Turmeric; 1 tsp Red chilli powder; 3 tbsp Cooking oil; to taste Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander, chopped, for garnish

40 min Easy 4 servings

Serves 4 · Total 40 min · Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

Updated on 1 October 2026

Photo: Mdsmds0 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Boiled eggs slit and simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy — a budget-friendly, protein-rich curry that comes together fast on busy weeknights. A household favourite across Pakistan, served with roti, paratha or plain rice.

Quick answer: 40 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Eggs, Onion, Tomato, Ginger · amounts in metric and US

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Ingredients

Metric US

6 pc 6 pc Eggs, boiled and peeled
150 g 1 cup Onion, finely chopped
200 g 1.3 cup Tomato, pureed
1 tbsp 1 tbsp Ginger, paste
1 tbsp 1 tbsp Garlic, paste
0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp 1 tsp Red chilli powder
3 tbsp 3 tbsp Cooking oil
to taste to taste Salt
2 tbsp 2 tbsp Coriander, chopped, for garnish (Optional)

Steps

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Boil the eggs for about 10 minutes, then cool in cold water and peel.
⏱ Boiling eggs · 10 min
Lightly slit the peeled eggs in two or three places so the gravy soaks in, and set aside.
Heat oil and fry the chopped onion until golden brown.
⏱ Frying onion · 7 min
Add ginger-garlic paste and tomato, and fry until the oil separates.
⏱ Frying masala · 8 min
Add turmeric, red chilli powder and a cup of water to make a thin gravy, and bring to a boil.
⏱ Making gravy · 3 min
Slide in the slit eggs, cover and simmer gently so the gravy soaks in.
⏱ Simmering eggs · 10 min
Taste and adjust salt, garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Egg Curry take?

40 minutes in total: about 10 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.

Is Egg Curry hard to make?

Degchi rates it easy. The method has 7 steps, and 5 of them have a timer you can start on this page.

How many people does Egg Curry serve?

This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.

Is Egg Curry halal, vegetarian or eggless?

It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is not vegetarian. It contains egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.

What will I probably need to buy for Egg Curry?

Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: turmeric, red chilli powder, cooking oil, salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: eggs, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic.

Any tips for making Egg Curry?

Slitting the eggs before adding them lets the gravy soak in for more flavour in every bite. For a richer curry, shallow-fry the boiled eggs in a little oil until lightly golden before adding them to the gravy.