Egg curry has been an integral part of the Indian food landscape for many years, and with Indian cuisine being diverse, the much-adored egg curry recipe acquires various avatars in different regions; of course, based on the availability of the local ingredients. If you traverse the length and breadth of India, you are sure to come across a bona fide version of the egg curry recipe every few miles; take for instance Mangalorean egg curry, the green chilli egg curry from Andhra, Punjabi egg curry, Kolhapuri green masala egg curry, Mughlai-style egg curry, Chettinad egg curry, Malvani egg curry, and Kerala Egg Curry to name a few. Each of these egg curry recipes boast a unique and original taste and texture rendered by the regional cooking practices.
We have curated a traditional green chilli egg curry recipe that hails from Andhra, a South Indian state which is popular for its spicy and flavoursome cuisine. With this easy South Indian egg curry recipe, you cannot go wrong in cooking up a great egg curry with rice or roti meal that’s sure to dazzle everyone who tastes it. Jump right to the recipe here!
▲ Serve delicious green chilli egg curry hot with parotta or chapati
This South Indian green chilli egg curry recipe features green chillies of course but also many flavour-enhancing ingredients that go into this egg curry resulting in an appetizing taste of the gravy-based dish. The Indian gravy staples - onions, ginger, and garlic provide the base and body to the curry along with a tangy flavor provided by the tomatoes and curd. Spices like cardamom, black mustard seeds, cumin, cinnamon, and garam masala are the real game-changing masalas in this easy green chilli egg curry recipe and make the curry sufficiently aromatic. Dried coconut paste provides an earthy, nutty flavor and texture and balances out the heat from the green chilli paste. The eggs are braised in a manner that the curry is infused right to the core of the egg through a slit, thus keeping the yolk intact. The overall impressions are that of a spicy gravy-based egg curry that is brimming with complex flavours with enough depth and dimension.
▲ Tip green chillies into a kadhai and fry till blistered
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▲ Sauté whole masalas then add onion and sauté till lightly coloured
The star ingredient of the egg curry recipe South Indian style, green chilli, is used to make a paste after blistering a handful of chillies in oil on medium heat. Next, all the whole spices are tempered in hot oil before introducing onions. As the onions take on colour, garlic and ginger paste are added in and the process of sauteing continues until the onions are brown in colour. The next ingredients to join the cooking are coconut paste and all the masala powders mentioned in the recipe. Now fresh tomato puree and whisked yogurt are added and allowed to cook for a few minutes, while the mix is stirred occasionally. At this point, the chilli and salt paste is added, while the gravy is brought to a boil.
▲ Brown the onions, then add fresh tomato puree and yogurt to the pan
Boiled eggs are now braised by introducing a central slit that allows the gravy to reach the core of the egg while keeping the eggs and the yolk intact. The eggs are allowed to braise and absorb the flavors as the egg curry sits on the stove for about eight minutes on low flame. The heat is turned off and the egg curry is served right away. Follow the simple green chilli egg curry recipe video for accurate instructions and a detailed description of the ingredients.
▲ Add the reserved green chilli paste to the onion-tomato mixture and stir
If you plan to serve curry to larger crowds and want to plan ahead, then this egg curry recipe may fit perfectly well in your scheme of things. The gravy of the egg curry in a green chilli curry recipe can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for at least two days. If you want to store it for longer then you may consider freezing the gravy (sans eggs) which will keep well for up to three months in the deep freezer. Just make sure to allow the gravy to cool down completely before you transfer it to a freezer-safe jar. A quick dinner can be prepared in minutes by thawing, heating, and adding freshly boiled eggs to the curry as and when required. You may also consider adding cooked chicken pieces for instant chicken curry.
▲ Slit the eggs vertically from the top center just till you reach the yolk
This green chilli-based egg curry is not only ambrosial but also surprisingly very healthy. The preparation does not involve excessive use of refined oil, except for a few spoonfuls used in tempering spices and onions, thus making it a great choice for weightwatchers. The green chilli egg curry South Indian style recipe is also a great option for those following keto-diet, gluten-free, or protein-rich diets.
▲ Gently move and stir the eggs with a wooden spatula being careful not to break them
The green chillies used in the recipe are well-known for their plethora of health benefits like aiding digestion, beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, improving the immune system, controlling blood sugar levels, and much more. The protein and micronutrient-rich eggs doused in a gravy prepared with fresh produce; this egg curry is as healthy as a homemade meal can ever get.
▲ Try this traditional egg curry from Andhra, a South Indian state popular for it’s spicy and flavoursome food
You have a multitude of options to eat this egg curry with, right from parottas to appam or idiyappam, but nothing complements this spicy curry better than plain boiled rice or fresh hot rotis. Take your pick, we are sure you will enjoy it in all forms, just prepare your green chilli egg curry with love and serve it steaming hot.
▲ This South Indian green chilli egg curry recipe features green chillies of course but also many flavour-enhancing ingredients that go into this egg curry resulting in a superbly appetising taste.
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