Bring South India and its incredible flavors to your table with this South Indian style Egg Curry. A few spices, onions, tomatoes and coconut milk make this utterly satisfying and comforting egg curry recipe that tastes best with parathas (flatbread) and rice. Make extra portions because everyone will go for multiple servings!
This south indian style egg curry. Because it's cold and dreary and I'm shivering in jackets and boots and only a hot bowl of curry can make me feel better. Coconutty, creamy, spicy and tangy with a big bowl of rice and parottas on the side.
Take the guesswork out of cooking hard-boiled eggs by using my fail-proof method for perfect hard-boiled eggs every single time
I know we've done egg curry before but that was my north indian version, and the south indian part of me was begging me to share this with you guys! Hello Kerala and some inspirational cooking. I don't know how they manage to get everything right! I mean, up north I wouldn't dream of having egg curry for breakfast! You too? But next time, buy some idiyappams, pour that curry on top and go crazy! It's the most satisfying feeling in the world! I can't even! Because egg curry in any form is awesome, but this south indian version just tops it all.
How to make South Indian Egg Curry
And peeps, malabar parottas with this curry - MUST HAVE! I know, calories. But let's pretend we don't know that for now.
Also don't over boil your egg. Hard boil, but just about - keep your yolk slightly gooey. That's bonus creaminess. If you are an explorer and an adventurer keep it soft even, and go bonkers on drippy yolk goodness. Don't skimp on the curry leaves either because they come in right in the end and sweep it away with that spicy, sharp flavor!
I'm going to give you some leeway with the coconut milk though. I know the experts say fresh, homemade coconut milk. But I never seem to have it when I need it. Blame it on the lack of motivation and plain laziness. But I can't. So packaged it is. I have instructions below on how to use it if you are in the same boat and buying the packaged stuff.
How to Make the Perfect Boiled Eggs
- Place eggs in a pot and cover them completely with water.
- Once the water starts boiling, turn off the flame and cover the pot.
- Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process, peel and enjoy
This will give you perfect boiled eggs where the yolk is still yellow and doesnโt turn blackish at the edges.
Combine this delicious Egg Curry with a few sides to make it the perfect meal:
- Malabar Parottas are a must! If not you could opt for some soft rotis as well.
- Some good old Basmati Rice will do the trick too
- Coconut Stir Fry Rice
- Jeera Rice is always a crowd favourite!
So go forth, and enjoy this. And if you are a crazy egg curry fan like me, here's some spicy North Indian style egg curry which is almost as good!
Also Try - North Indian Style Egg Curry
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Watch South Indian style Egg Curry Recipe Video (Step by Step)
This recipe was first published on November 24, 2015 and has been updated recently with a new step by step video. There are no changes made to the recipe.
South Indian Style Egg Curry
Ingredients
- 5 Hard Boiled Eggs peeled
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 Cinnamon small stick
- 3 Cardamom pods
- 5 Peppercorns lightly smashed
- 2 - 3 Green Chillies slit lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon Ginger finely chopped or ginger paste
- 7 Garlic cloves smashed and roughly chopped or garlic paste
- 2 Onions finely chopped (medium)
- 3 Tomatoes finely chopped (large)
- ยฝ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- ยฝ teaspoon Chili Powder Red
- ยผ cup Tamarind Water See Note 2
- 1 cup Thin Coconut Milk See Note 3
- ยฝ cup Thick Coconut Milk
- 8 - 10 Curry Leaves
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds, cinnamon, cardamom, peppercorns and green chilies. Once everything starts spluttering, add ginger, garlic and onions.
- Cook till the onions turn soft and translucent and add tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili powder and salt. Let the tomatoes cook till they are pulpy, 6-8 minutes.
- Add tamarind water and thin coconut milk.Stir and bring this to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
- Simmer till the gravy reduces slightly and becomes thicker, about 5 minutes. At this point, add some water if you need to adjust the consistency.
- Adjust seasoning, add curry leaves and pour in the thick coconut milk. Stir a few times, without letting it come to a boil and switch off the flame. Drop the eggs in the curry, and cover and let it sit for five minutes before serving.
Video
Notes
- To hard boil eggs perfectly, add eggs to a pot and fill it with water till it covers the eggs. Bring it to a boil and switch off the flame. Cover and let it sit for 12 minutes. Transfer to a vessel and place in cold water for perfectly hard boiled eggs.
- To make tamarind water, add a small, bite sized ball of tamarind to warm water and let it sit for 10 minutes. Mash with your hands and use the paste/water in the curry.
- Most packaged coconut milk is first pressing or thick coconut milk. To make thin coconut milk from it, add half water and half coconut milk for one cup thin coconut milk.
- If storing this curry for later, do not add eggs. You can freeze the curry and reheat it when required. Use fresh hardboiled eggs when you reheat the curry.ย
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Gayatri says
This was absolutely delicious! I had made this tonight for dinner, and it was perfect. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Richa says
Thanks Gayatri!
DHANYA says
I made the curry today.Its so delicious.My father who hates roti had more than ever with this yummy curry.Thanks a lot for sharing
Richa says
I'm so glad your dad liked it Dhanya! Thank you so much for leaving your feedback.
Nams says
Made this today and it was polished before I could count to 10!!!
Richa says
Wow! Thanks so much Nams!
Julie says
Made for dinner tonight - delist!
Richa says
Thank you so much!
Sudhakar (Raj) Naraparaju says
I made it today. It came out amazingly well! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Raj
Richa says
Thanks Raj! So glad!
SIDDHARTHA says
COOL VERY TASTY.
Richa says
Thanks!
Sana Mustaq says
My new go to egg curry recipe. I've made this 3 times and its been hit all 3 times!!! Thank you Richa!!!
Richa says
I love hearing things like that Sana! Glad you liked this south indian style egg curry so much.
Dana DeVolk says
Wow, this sounds amazing, beautiful photos too!
Richa says
Thanks Dana!
Rebecca Hubbell says
I've never heard of egg curry before, but I do love curry, so I'll just have to make this recipe next!
Anju says
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I made it for a pot luck and and everyone loved it !
Richa says
So happy everyone liked it!
Jessica Bevan says
MAde this tonight and it was delicious. Thanks so much for sharing.
Richa says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Ashley says
Egg is my favorite food. I love to taste any type of egg recipe and egg curry is my favorite. I made this recipe much more times, but not like south indian style. I will definitely make it and share my cooking experience with you. Thanks
Richa says
Sounds good, thanks!
Rema Pillai says
Such a yummy and easy recepi.Thanks for sharing.Goes well with rice,roti,appam and idiappams.
Richa says
Yea, its so versatile and so so delicious!