Welcome back to The Broke Desi Kitchen—where we make good Desi food without breaking the bank.
Sometimes, you’re craving something spicy, delicious, and filling, but you don’t want to order food or spend too much money.
You look around the kitchen and realize you already have a few simple ingredients that can turn into a proper homemade meal.
A couple of eggs, some onion, tomato, and basic spices are all you need to make a comforting egg curry.
The eggs provide protein, while the flavourful onion-tomato gravy makes the meal feel much more satisfying. Serve it with a bowl of hot rice, and you have a simple meal that works for lunch or dinner.
And the best part? You don’t need fancy ingredients or complicated cooking.
So, if you’re craving something delicious but want to keep things simple and budget-friendly, let’s make some egg curry with rice.
Egg Curry with Rice
Equipment
- 1 Frying pan or kadai
- 1 Ladle
- 1 Handi
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Grater
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- 2 Pcs Eggs
- 100 gm Rice
- 1 pc Onion
- 1 Pc Tomato
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 1/3 tbsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/3 tbsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/4 tbsp Garam Masala
- Salt as per taste
- Water as required
Video
Recipe
Step 1: Wash the Vegetables
Start by washing the onion, tomato, green chilli, ginger, and garlic properly under running water.
Drain and pat them dry before cutting.
Step 2: Boil the Eggs
Place the eggs in a saucepan and add enough water to cover them completely.
Bring the water to a boil and cook the eggs for around 9–12 minutes.
Turn off the heat, drain the hot water, and place the eggs in cool water for a few minutes.
Peel the eggs once they have cooled.
Step 3: Prepare the Vegetables and Eggs
Chop the green chilli, ginger, and garlic as well.
Make a few small cuts on the boiled eggs. This helps the curry flavour reach the eggs.
Step 4: Lightly Fry the Eggs
Heat a little oil in a pan.
Add the boiled eggs and lightly fry them until they develop a little colour on the outside.
Remove the eggs and keep them aside.
Step 5: Prepare the Masala
Add the remaining oil to the same pan.
Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes soft and lightly golden.
Then add the ginger, garlic, and green chilli.
Sauté for another minute.
Step 6: Add Tomato and Spices
Add the chopped tomato.
Then add turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt.
Cook until the tomato becomes soft and the oil starts to separate from the masala.
Step 7: Make the Curry
Add around 150–200 ml of water, depending on how much gravy you want.
Mix everything well and bring the curry to a gentle boil.
Step 8: Add the Eggs
Place the fried boiled eggs into the curry.
Cover and simmer on low heat for around 5–7 minutes, allowing the eggs to absorb some of the flavour.
Add garam masala and mix gently.
Step 9: Wash the Rice
While the egg curry is simmering, wash the rice thoroughly under running water.
Rinse it a few times until the water becomes relatively clear.
Step 10: Boil the Rice
Add the washed rice to a pot with enough water.
Cook over medium heat until the rice becomes soft and fully cooked.
Drain any excess water if needed and let the rice rest for a couple of minutes.
Step 11: Serve
Add the hot rice to a plate or bowl.
Pour the egg curry over or serve it alongside the rice.
Add the eggs on top and garnish with fresh coriander if you have some.
And that’s it!
Spicy. Delicious. Filling. And easy on the wallet.
With just a couple of eggs, some rice, vegetables, and basic spices, you can make a satisfying homemade meal without ordering food.
Simple ingredients, big flavour, and no need to break the bank.
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