ఎగ్ మసాలా కర్రీ ఎప్పుడు చేసినట్టు కాకుండా ఒక్కసారి ఇలా చేసి చూడండి టేస్ట్ మై మర్చిపోతారు
ఎగ్ మసాలా కర్రీ ఎప్పుడు చేసినట్టు కాకుండా ఒక్కసారి ఇలా చేసి చూడండి టేస్ట్ మై మర్చిపోతారు is a medium Afghan recipe that serves 4. 260 calories per serving. Recipe by Kritika's Vantalu on YouTube.
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 27 min | Total: 1 hr 12 min
Cost: $4.88 total, $1.22 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Eggs (hard‑boiled, peeled and cut crosswise)
- 3 medium Onion (thinly sliced lengthwise)
- 2 inch Ginger (peeled and finely chopped)
- 1 clove Garlic (peeled and minced)
- 3 pieces Green Chili (slit lengthwise; adjust for heat)
- 12 pieces Cashew Nuts (soaked in warm water for 10‑15 minutes)
- 1 cup Cilantro (Coriander Leaves) (loosely packed, stems included)
- 2 tablespoon Oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri Red Chili Powder (for color and mild heat; regular chili powder can be used)
- 0.5 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 piece Cinnamon Stick (medium size)
- 2 pieces Cardamom Pods (lightly crushed)
- 3 pieces Black Peppercorns (lightly crushed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 cup Plain Yogurt (room temperature, whisked)
- 0.5 cup Water (adjust for desired thickness)
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
Slice the three medium onions lengthwise into thin strips, chop ginger, mince garlic, and slit the green chilies. Soak 12 cashews in warm water for 10‑15 minutes, then rinse and set aside.
Time: PT5M
Boil and Cut Eggs
Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 9‑10 minutes, then transfer to cold water, peel and cut each egg crosswise.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 100°C
Fry Onions
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and fry, stirring occasionally, until they turn a light pink (about 7 minutes).
Time: PT7M
Temperature: medium
Add Aromatics
Add the chopped ginger, minced garlic, and green chilies to the onions. Stir‑fry for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium
Set Aside Fried Onions
Transfer the lightly fried onions to a plate and set aside; they will be added back later for texture.
Time: PT1M
Fry Eggs Separately
In the same pan, add another 1 tbsp oil. Once hot, add the boiled egg halves, sprinkle with half a tsp turmeric, half a tsp salt, and 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder. Fry until the edges are crisp, about 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium
Make Cashew‑Cilantro Paste
Drain the soaked cashews. In a blender, combine the cashews, cilantro leaves (with stems), and a splash of water. Blend to a smooth paste.
Time: PT5M
Temper Whole Spices
Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 medium cinnamon stick, 2 crushed cardamom pods, and 3 crushed peppercorns to the pan with the remaining oil. Fry for about 10 seconds until fragrant.
Time: PT0M10S
Temperature: medium-high
Cook Paste
Stir in the cashew‑cilantro paste. Cook on medium flame, stirring continuously, until the oil begins to separate from the masala (about 5 minutes).
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium
Add Ground Spices
Add 0.5 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder, 0.5 tsp coriander powder, and 0.5 tsp salt. Fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: medium
Incorporate Yogurt
Lower the flame, add 0.5 cup whisked yogurt, and mix well. Cook until the oil separates again, about 3 minutes.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: low
Combine Eggs and Finish Curry
Add the fried egg halves, the set‑aside pink onions, and 0.5 tsp garam masala. Pour in 0.5 cup water, stir gently, and bring to a gentle boil. Cover with a lid and simmer for 4 minutes.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: medium
Garnish and Serve
Turn off the heat, sprinkle the remaining fresh cilantro, give a final stir, and serve hot with roti, chapati, rice or puri.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 260
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 13 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten‑Free
Allergens: Eggs, Tree nuts (cashews), Dairy (yogurt)
Last updated: April 25, 2026






