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Dimer Torkari (Egg Curry)

Name: Dimer Torkari (Egg Curry)
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 pc Eggs, hard-boiled and peeled; 2 pc Potato, cut into wedges; 2 pc Onion, sliced; 1 pc Tomato, chopped; 1 tsp Turmeric; 1 tsp Red chilli powder; 1 tsp Cumin seeds, ground; 3 tbsp Cooking oil; to taste Salt; 1 tsp Ginger, made into a paste; 1 tsp Garlic, made into a paste

40 min Easy 4 servings

Serves 4 · Total 40 min · Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

Updated on 5 November 2026

AI-generated illustration (Gemini)

Hard-boiled eggs, lightly fried whole, then simmered in a standard onion-tomato gravy with potato — a quick, budget-friendly curry for days when fresh meat or fish is not on hand. A dependable midweek dinner in almost every Bangladeshi kitchen.

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

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Ingredients

Metric US

6 pc 6 pc Eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
2 pc 2 pc Potato, cut into wedges
2 pc 2 pc Onion, sliced
1 pc 1 pc Tomato, chopped
1 tsp 1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp 1 tsp Red chilli powder
1 tsp 1 tsp Cumin seeds, ground
3 tbsp 3 tbsp Cooking oil
to taste to taste Salt
1 tsp 1 tsp Ginger, made into a paste (Optional)
1 tsp 1 tsp Garlic, made into a paste (Optional)

Steps

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Rub the peeled eggs with a little turmeric and salt; shallow-fry whole in the oil until spotted golden, then set aside.
⏱ Frying the eggs · 3 min
In the same oil, fry the sliced onion until golden.
⏱ Frying the onions · 5 min
Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chilli and cumin with a splash of water; cook until the oil separates.
⏱ Cooking the masala · 2 min
Add the chopped tomato and cook until soft.
⏱ Cooking the tomato · 3 min
Add the potato wedges and enough hot water for a medium gravy; cover and simmer until the potato is tender.
⏱ Simmering the curry · 10 min
Slide the fried eggs back in, halved or whole, and simmer for 3 more minutes before serving.
⏱ Finishing · 3 min

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Dimer Torkari (Egg Curry) take?

40 minutes in total: about 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.

Is Dimer Torkari (Egg Curry) hard to make?

Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 6 of them have a timer you can start on this page.

How many people does Dimer Torkari (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 Dimer Torkari (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 Dimer Torkari (Egg Curry)?

Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: turmeric, red chilli powder, cooking oil, salt. Spice-box items: cumin seeds. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: eggs, potato, onion, tomato.

Any tips for making Dimer Torkari (Egg Curry)?

Frying the boiled eggs briefly before adding them to the gravy stops them turning rubbery and gives the whites a little texture.