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!

Frequently Asked Questions

Why fry the boiled eggs before adding them to the gravy?

Frying the spice-coated eggs gives them a light crust and colour, so they take on more flavour from the gravy.

Why add besan to the egg curry?

Besan thickens the gravy and gives it a dhaba-style body. Roast it in the masala for a minute so it doesn't taste raw.