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Spicy Mustard Egg Curry



My husband passed his germs on to me.spicy egg masala 163

So this weekend I spent about 50% of my time, sleeping!spicy egg masala 145
And my husband spent most of his time making me chai along with buttered toast.  spicy egg masala 151
After 48 hours, countless cups of tea and water, and a few antibiotics later, I felt better, better enough to cook that is.  spicy egg masala 200
So today I made a Spicy Mustard Egg Curry dish and it was disturbingly good, well, I just think all my dishes are disturbingly good. 🙂  spicy egg masala 213
The mustard seeds are the focal point in this delectable dish, also the spice and heat of this dish helped clear my nasal passage.spicy egg masala 172
Since I was sick, I made myself white Basmati Rice, however this would taste just as delicious with some brown Basmati.  Give it a try.  Heavenly!spicy egg masala 183


NUTRITION: Eggs are a very good source of Vitamin B2, and are a good source Protein and Vitamin D, although the yolks do contain a lot of cholesterol, the yolk also contains tons of nutrients that are good for you.  Tomatoes are a good source of Vitamins A and C.  Mustard Seeds are a good source of Omega-3 Fats.   



INGREDIENTS:

for the gravy:

  • Sunflower Oil – 2 tbsp  (you can also use Mustard Oil)
  • Mustard Seeds – 2 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Fenugreek (methi) Seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Curry Leaves – 12 to 14 leaves
  • Dry Red Chilies – 3 (broken in half)
  • Onions – 2 medium (chopped)
  • Garlic – 4 cloves (chopped)
  • Ginger – 1 inch piece (chopped)
  • Plum Tomatoes – 4 (chopped)
  • Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander Powder – 3 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder – 1/2 tsp
  • salt to taste
  • Water – 2 cups
  • Garam Masala – 1 tsp

for the eggs:

  • Sunflower Oil – 1 tsp
  • Eggs – 8 boiled (remove the yolks from 3 or 4 eggs)
  • Red Chili Powder – sprinkle to taste
  • salt – to taste



DIRECTIONS:
1. Start by boiling 8 eggs.cornelia street cafe 056
2. Chop the onions, ginger, and garlic.cornelia street cafe 059
3. Heat up a pot on medium heat, once hot, add oil.  Once the oil heats up, add the mustard seeds.cornelia street cafe 061
4. Once they splutter, add the cumin and fenugreek seeds.cornelia street cafe 062
5. After about 5 seconds, add the curry leaves and the dry red chilies.  Cook for 10 to 15 seconds.cornelia street cafe 064
6. Add the onions, ginger, and garlic.  Season with salt.  Stir.  Allow this to cook for about 10 minutes until the onions are golden.  cornelia street cafe 065
7. In the meantime, chop the tomatoes.
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8. This is how the onions should look.cornelia street cafe 071
9. Add the tomatoes.  Season with salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. cornelia street cafe 072
10. Stir.  Cover with a lid for 15 to 20 minutes until a paste-like consistency is formed.  cornelia street cafe 074
11. In the meantime, peel the boiled eggs.cornelia street cafe 075
12. Take a flat pan, heat it up and add a teaspoon of oil, add the eggs, and sauté fry.  cornelia street cafe 077cornelia street cafe 079


13. Sprinkle a little salt and red chili powder to taste.cornelia street cafe 080
14. Keep stirring until the eggs crisp up a bit.  Just like that.  Turn off the stove.cornelia street cafe 083
15. Split the eggs in half and remove the yolk from 3 to 4 eggs.  This will save you some fat and cholesterol.  cornelia street cafe 088
16. Back to the onion-tomato mixture, add 2 cups of water.  Stir.cornelia street cafe 086
17. Cover with a lid for 10 minutes and bring to a boil.cornelia street cafe 092
18. Once done, add the eggs.  cornelia street cafe 090
19. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil.  About 10 minutes.cornelia street cafe 092
20. Smash the yolk so it gets incorporated into the gravy, this will thicken the gravy. 
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21. Add garam masala and turn off the stove.cornelia street cafe 096
22. Allow all the flavors to combine, thus wait 20 minutes before serving.  cornelia street cafe 098
23. Serve with a bowl of rice.  Heaven!spicy egg masala 158

TELL ME: What’s your favorite meal to eat when you’re sick? Mine is buttered toast or Indian lentils with rice.

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  2. Ameena says

    I've never had this before! I'm impressed you can cook up something so gourmet when you aren't feeling well. It looks delicious.

    Feel better Nisha! Make your hubby buy you something nice in exchange for his germs. 🙂

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  4. honeywhatscooking says

    @Ameena – thanks, it is actually easier than it looks, plus I was feeling much better. Haha.. I think dinner will suffice, I usually just buy something on the spot when I see it, but I can't think of anything right now. 🙂

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  11. Balvinder Ubi says

    Sometimes it good to be sick, you get to take rest and let other people working in the kitchen.

    All your dishes are good(not disturbingly), that's why I was drawn to your blog.
    Eggs are one of my favourite comfort food, anytime!
    Love this:)

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  18. Khushboo says

    I love Dijon and omelets together so I know I would love this! Like Ameena, I'm very impresses by your culinary skills even when ill! I love warm comfort food when I'm sick like oatmeal and stews…and of course buttered toast 🙂

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  19. Radhika says

    First time to your space and have bookmarked these immediately. I always look around for different types of egg recipes and this sounds so scrumptious. Love the pot very much. Hope you get well 100% soon. Happy to be your follower and do drop by mine when you find time.
    Tickling Palates

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  20. MyFudo™ says

    I can attest to hot and spicy dishes, being better that over-the-counter-meds in clearing out nasal passages. They just work, really fast, all the time. This, and plus the fact that being really full and contented, you can sleep your way towards recovery. Thanks for the recipe. Love this dish!

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  21. Tina Bk says

    Sorry you have been feeling bad, however, after that wonderful meal no doubt you are feeling much better. Curries do have a way of revitalizing a person! Yours does look really tasty and the blend of spices you used..let me just say you know a thing or two about blending them perfectly. Delicious post and get better soon!

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  22. Asmita says

    Hi,
    I hope you feel better soon. This egg curry looks delicious! It's been ages since I had an egg curry. I will try this recipe out.

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  29. Molliee says

    I would never think to make something like this, but I love eggs in dishes that aren't for breakfast. I eat huevos rancheros for dinner all the time! This would be such a great variation on egg dishes!

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  35. Sarah says

    Good to hear that you're feeling better, being ill sucks. I've never had egg curry before but I bet it's delicious. Thanks for the recipe!

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  36. Amrita (Beetlebuggy) says

    I love egg dishes like these! I've never quick-fried the egg in a pan before adding it to the gravy though….I shall try that! Also, I'm imagining how good this would be with buttered toast 😀 Actually anything goes well with buttered toast!

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  38. honeywhatscooking says

    @Jeel – no, curry leaves are not the same as bay leaves. No, you can't substitute since bay leaves are much stronger in taste. You can simply skip the curry leaves, it's not going to alter the recipe by much. Hope this helps.

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