Sri Lankan Egg Curry Recipe
A eggetarian Sri Lankan recipe with whole eggs - hard-boiled, onions - coarsely ground, ginger garlic paste. Ready in 1h, serves 4.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
Instructions
17 steps- 1
To begin making the Sri Lankan Egg Curry Recipe, gather all the ingredients to make Sri Lankan curry powder
sprig curry leaves(1)red chilli powder(1 tablespoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful - 2
Dry roast the curry leaves in a pan and keep aside to let it cool
sprig curry leaves(1)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful - 3
In the same pan now dry roast all the whole spices including dry red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cloves, whole black peppercorns, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, until fragrant and allow it to cool
whole eggs - hard-boiled(4)coriander (dhania) seeds(1 teaspoon)fennel seeds (saunf) - crushed(1/2 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 tablespoon)dry red chillies - adjustable(4)coriander (dhania) seeds(1/2 cup)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)cloves (laung)(5)whole black peppercorns(1 tablespoon)cardamom (elaichi) pods/seeds(1)inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)(1) - 4
In a grinder jar, add all the roasted ingredients including curry leaves and grind to make a powder
sprig curry leaves(1)red chilli powder(1 tablespoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful - 5
Store it in an air-tight jar to use when required
- 6
This spice mixture can also be used to cook non vegetarian recipes
- 7
To continue with making curry once you are ready with curry powder, heat oil in a wok and add coriander seeds, few curry leaves and crushed fennel seeds
sprig curry leaves(1)coriander (dhania) seeds(1 teaspoon)fennel seeds (saunf) - crushed(1/2 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 tablespoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)coriander (dhania) seeds(1/2 cup)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful - 8
As soon as they splutter, add coarsely ground onions and saute till the raw smell disappears
onions - coarsely ground(2) - 9
Now add ginger and garlic paste and mix saute till golden colour
ginger garlic paste(2 tablespoon) - 10
It's time to add the tomato puree now and give it a quick stir
- 11
Now add the red chili powder, turmeric and the Sri Lankan Curry powder that you have made
sprig curry leaves(1)red chilli powder(1 tablespoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful - 12
Mix all together nicely and fry the masala till nicely cooked and appears brownish
- 13
Once the fried, add coconut milk and stir so that everything gets incorporated nicely
coconut milk(1 cup) - 14
Adjust spices and allow the curry to cook for few more minutes on low flame
sprig curry leaves(1)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful - 15
Close the lid
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Once the curry thickens, add hard boiled eggs and cook for another 1 or 2 minutes
whole eggs - hard-boiled(4)sprig curry leaves(1)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful - 17
Serve Sri Lankan Egg Curry along with Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha and Pudina Pyaaz Kachumber Salad for an everyday meal
whole eggs - hard-boiled(4)sprig curry leaves(1)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)whole black peppercorns(1 tablespoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful
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Sri Lankan Egg Curry Recipe
A eggetarian Sri Lankan recipe with whole eggs - hard-boiled, onions - coarsely ground, ginger garlic paste. Ready in 1h, serves 4.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
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17 steps- 1
To begin making the Sri Lankan Egg Curry Recipe, gather all the ingredients to make Sri Lankan curry powder
sprig curry leaves(1)red chilli powder(1 tablespoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful - 2
Dry roast the curry leaves in a pan and keep aside to let it cool
sprig curry leaves(1)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful - 3
In the same pan now dry roast all the whole spices including dry red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cloves, whole black peppercorns, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, until fragrant and allow it to cool
whole eggs - hard-boiled(4)coriander (dhania) seeds(1 teaspoon)fennel seeds (saunf) - crushed(1/2 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 tablespoon)dry red chillies - adjustable(4)coriander (dhania) seeds(1/2 cup)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)cloves (laung)(5)whole black peppercorns(1 tablespoon)cardamom (elaichi) pods/seeds(1)inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)(1) - 4
In a grinder jar, add all the roasted ingredients including curry leaves and grind to make a powder
sprig curry leaves(1)red chilli powder(1 tablespoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful - 5
Store it in an air-tight jar to use when required
- 6
This spice mixture can also be used to cook non vegetarian recipes
- 7
To continue with making curry once you are ready with curry powder, heat oil in a wok and add coriander seeds, few curry leaves and crushed fennel seeds
sprig curry leaves(1)coriander (dhania) seeds(1 teaspoon)fennel seeds (saunf) - crushed(1/2 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 tablespoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)coriander (dhania) seeds(1/2 cup)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful - 8
As soon as they splutter, add coarsely ground onions and saute till the raw smell disappears
onions - coarsely ground(2) - 9
Now add ginger and garlic paste and mix saute till golden colour
ginger garlic paste(2 tablespoon) - 10
It's time to add the tomato puree now and give it a quick stir
- 11
Now add the red chili powder, turmeric and the Sri Lankan Curry powder that you have made
sprig curry leaves(1)red chilli powder(1 tablespoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful - 12
Mix all together nicely and fry the masala till nicely cooked and appears brownish
- 13
Once the fried, add coconut milk and stir so that everything gets incorporated nicely
coconut milk(1 cup) - 14
Adjust spices and allow the curry to cook for few more minutes on low flame
sprig curry leaves(1)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful - 15
Close the lid
- 16
Once the curry thickens, add hard boiled eggs and cook for another 1 or 2 minutes
whole eggs - hard-boiled(4)sprig curry leaves(1)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful - 17
Serve Sri Lankan Egg Curry along with Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha and Pudina Pyaaz Kachumber Salad for an everyday meal
whole eggs - hard-boiled(4)sprig curry leaves(1)/2 curry powder - sri lankan curry powder if possible(1 tablespoon)whole black peppercorns(1 tablespoon)curry leaves - a handfulcurry leaves - a handful
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