Dhaba-Style Egg Curry at Home

Quick Dhaba Style Egg Curry - Fresh Byte Kitchen

Ingredients

For Eggs:
6 boiled eggs (cut into halves)
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp red Chilli powder
Salt (as per taste)
For Gravy:
3–4 tbsp oil
2 onions (finely chopped)
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
4 tomatoes (pureed)
1 green Chilli
2 dry red chillies
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tbsp red Chilli powder
2 tbsp besan (gram flour)
Salt (as per taste)
1 cup water
Whole Spices:
2 cardamom
2 cloves
1 small cinnamon stick
Final Touch:
¼ tsp garam masala
Kasuri methi (crushed)
Fresh coriander leaves

Difficulty : Medium

Serves : 3

This Dhaba Style Egg Curry is a spicy, rich, and flavorful dish made with boiled eggs cooked in a delicious onion-tomato gravy. The blend of whole spices, masalas, and besan gives it a thick and authentic restaurant-style texture. It is quick to prepare and perfect for serving with roti, naan, or steamed rice. A simple yet satisfying recipe for everyday meals 😋🥚🍛

Cooking Steps

1
Take 6 boiled eggs and cut them into halves. Add turmeric powder, red Chilli powder, and salt. Mix gently.
2
Heat 3–4 tbsp oil in a pan. Add cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, dry red chillies, green Chilli, and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
3
Add the marinated eggs and lightly fry until slightly golden. Remove and keep aside.
4
In the same pan, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
5
Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
6
Add salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red Chilli powder. Mix well.
7
Add tomato puree, mix, and cover with a lid. Cook until oil separates.
8
Add besan (gram flour) and mix well.
9
Pour 1 cup water and let it simmer for a few minutes.
10
Add the fried eggs back into the gravy and cook for 2–3 minutes.
11
Add Kasuri methi, garam masala, and fresh coriander leaves. Switch off the flame.
12
Hot, spicy, and super tasty egg curry is ready to enjoy with roti or rice!