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    Home » Recipe » Course & Meal Type » Eggs » Spicy Mustard Egg Curry

    Posted on: May 7, 2012 · Modified: Aug 2, 2019 by honeywhatscooking · 44 Comments

    Spicy Mustard Egg Curry

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    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 – ½ tsp
    • Fenugreek (methi) Seeds – ½ 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 – ½ tsp
    • Coriander Powder – 3 tsp
    • Red Chili Powder – ½ 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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    1. The Squishy Monster says

      May 07, 2012 at 1:49 am

      What stunning images!!

      Reply
    2. Ameena says

      May 07, 2012 at 3:24 am

      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. 🙂

      Reply
    3. eatgood4life.blogspot.com says

      May 07, 2012 at 3:39 am

      Wow, this looks awesome. I like how you have pictures for the entire dish to be able to replicate perfectly. I love curries and I have never tried one with eggs, maybe now I will 🙂

      Reply
    4. honeywhatscooking says

      May 07, 2012 at 3:50 am

      @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. 🙂

      Reply
    5. honeywhatscooking says

      May 07, 2012 at 3:50 am

      @eatgood4life - Thanks. I hope I made the process easier for anyone to replicate, that is the goal. It's quite delicious, try it. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Josie says

      May 07, 2012 at 4:53 am

      I'm not usually a big curry fan, but this sounds REALLY good!
      xo Josie
      http://www.winksmilestyle.com

      Reply
    7. Zoe says

      May 07, 2012 at 5:45 am

      You poor thing. Hope you and your husband will get better with your delicious cooking.

      Reply
    8. Baker Street says

      May 07, 2012 at 11:39 am

      Egg curry rice is comfort food for me. Hope you guys feel better soon.

      Reply
    9. Hilliary@Brunch and Cupcakes says

      May 07, 2012 at 11:43 am

      I hope you start feeling better! Being sick is never fun! I always love toast with peanut butter, or really good homemade chicken noodle soup!

      Reply
    10. Bonnie says

      May 07, 2012 at 2:26 pm

      I hope you feel better soon, dear! How rude of him to get you sick. He should buy you something pretty and sparkly now.

      http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
      Twitter: @GlamKitten88

      Reply
    11. Balvinder Ubi says

      May 07, 2012 at 3:02 pm

      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:)

      Reply
    12. honeywhatscooking says

      May 07, 2012 at 3:13 pm

      @Zoe, @Josie, @BakerStreet - thanks girls!

      Reply
    13. honeywhatscooking says

      May 07, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      @Hilliary - Oh, I forgot about toast and pb, yes, and chicken noodle soup for the soul is always a good thing. 🙂

      Reply
    14. honeywhatscooking says

      May 07, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      @Bonnie - Seriously, right! He should buy me something "sparkly" now. I'll let him know you think so.

      Reply
    15. honeywhatscooking says

      May 07, 2012 at 3:16 pm

      @Balvinder - it's nice to be taken care of, absolutely! Thanks.. I love eggs too, if they are cooked with lots of flavor.

      Reply
    16. Pam says

      May 07, 2012 at 6:38 pm

      I am glad you are feeling better. This dish looks flavorful and delicious!

      Reply
    17. Catalina @ Cake with Love says

      May 07, 2012 at 8:56 pm

      I am very happy that you are feeling better and was able to cook such a nice and delicious looking meal!

      Reply
    18. Khushboo says

      May 08, 2012 at 2:06 am

      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 🙂

      Reply
    19. Radhika says

      May 08, 2012 at 7:26 am

      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

      Reply
    20. MyFudo™ says

      May 08, 2012 at 8:13 am

      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!

      Reply
    21. Tina Bk says

      May 08, 2012 at 7:31 pm

      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!

      Reply
    22. Asmita says

      May 08, 2012 at 11:47 pm

      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.

      Reply
    23. honeywhatscooking says

      May 09, 2012 at 4:33 am

      @Khushboo - you are giving me more credit than I deserve, this dish is easier than it looks. Thank you though. 🙂

      Reply
    24. honeywhatscooking says

      May 09, 2012 at 4:34 am

      @Radhika - thank you! I'll check out your blog too.

      Reply
    25. honeywhatscooking says

      May 09, 2012 at 4:34 am

      @MyFudo - so true!

      Reply
    26. honeywhatscooking says

      May 09, 2012 at 4:35 am

      Thank you everyone for your kind words, feel a lot better. 🙂

      Reply
    27. Jeel says

      May 09, 2012 at 8:19 pm

      this looks great! but would it still work without the sunflower oil? i have all the other ingredients

      Reply
    28. honeywhatscooking says

      May 09, 2012 at 8:38 pm

      @Jeel - sure it will. I also love using Canola Oil and Olive Oil. For this recipe, go for Canola, and if you don't have any, the Olive. Not a big deal. 🙂

      Reply
    29. Molliee says

      May 09, 2012 at 8:58 pm

      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!

      Reply
    30. Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says

      May 09, 2012 at 9:09 pm

      My husband enjoys curry so much and I think he would love this! Great recipe!

      Reply
    31. Vittoria @ The Beautiful Things says

      May 10, 2012 at 1:23 am

      this looks so yummy!

      xoxo from nyc & http://www.the-beautiful-things.com

      Reply
    32. Robin says

      May 10, 2012 at 2:45 am

      Spicy soup is my go-to. This egg curry looks so interesting. Don't think I've had anything like it!

      Reply
    33. Patricia/Grab a Plate says

      May 10, 2012 at 4:37 am

      Mmmm...I can totally smell this being cooked up! Seems like a nice basic (very flavorful) dish.
      Thanks!

      Reply
    34. Nish says

      May 10, 2012 at 9:47 am

      Wow this looks very tempting! Love egg curries and I'm sure I'd love this too! Beautiful photos!

      Reply
    35. Sarah says

      May 11, 2012 at 1:27 am

      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!

      Reply
    36. Amrita (Beetlebuggy) says

      May 11, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      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!

      Reply
    37. Jeel says

      June 13, 2012 at 2:27 pm

      are curry leaves the same thing as bay leaves?? and if not, can i use bay leaves instead?

      Reply
    38. honeywhatscooking says

      June 13, 2012 at 7:33 pm

      @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.

      Reply
    39. Jeel says

      June 13, 2012 at 7:45 pm

      thanks!! btw, i love your blog!

      Reply
    40. honeywhatscooking says

      June 13, 2012 at 8:02 pm

      @Jeel - you're so sweet. Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
    41. Anonymous says

      January 26, 2013 at 7:02 am

      Great tasting egg recipe and simple too :)Me and my husband enjoyed having the dish.
      Thanks

      Reply
    42. honeywhatscooking says

      January 28, 2013 at 4:11 am

      @Anonymous - so glad you enjoyed it. I loved this dish too.

      Reply
    43. Rajesh N Rathod says

      September 14, 2018 at 2:47 pm

      Yummy-mouthwatering-rustic

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        September 21, 2018 at 12:43 am

        Thanks Rajesh. Hope you try it.

        Reply

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