Anda Ka Khana (Spiced Egg Curry)
Anda Ka Khana (Spiced Egg Curry) is a easy North Indian recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 45 min
Cost: $4.57 total, $1.14 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil (Any neutral oil (sunflower, canola, vegetable))
- 8 medium Onion (Finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste (Fresh or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon Red chili powder (Adjust to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 2 whole Green chilies (Slit lengthwise)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (coriander leaves) (Chopped, divided)
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 6 large Eggs (Raw, can increase or decrease as desired)
Instructions
Prep the onions and chilies
Finely chop 8 medium onions and slit 2 green chilies lengthwise. Chop fresh cilantro (coriander leaves) for garnish.
Time: PT10M
Heat oil and fry onions
Heat 2 tablespoons cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté, stirring often, until onions are soft and light golden brown.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: Medium heat
Add ginger-garlic paste and spices
Add 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, 1 tablespoon red chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon salt to the onions. Stir and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: Medium heat
Add green chilies, cilantro, and water
Add the slit green chilies, half the chopped cilantro, and 2-3 tablespoons water. Stir and cook for another 1 minute to combine flavors.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: Medium heat
Add eggs
Crack 6 eggs directly into the pan over the onion-spice mixture. Sprinkle the remaining cilantro on top.
Time: PT2M
Cover and cook eggs
Cover the pan with a lid. Lower the heat and cook for 15 minutes, or until eggs are fully set and cooked through.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: Low heat
Serve
Turn off the heat. Serve hot with plain rice, khichdi, or roti.
Time: PT1M
Cleanup
Wash the pan, lid, knife, cutting board, spatula, and any bowls used.
Time: PT10M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 13g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 15g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: Gluten-free, Vegetarian (contains eggs), low-carb, low-calorie
Allergens: Eggs
Last updated: April 7, 2026





