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Spicy Maharashtrian Egg Curry

Spicy Maharashtrian Egg Curry Recipe (Authentic & Easy)

Learn how to make an authentic and Spicy Maharashtrian Egg Curry (Zanzanit Anda Curry) at home. This easy recipe uses roasted spices for a rich, smoky flavour!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 6 hard-boiled eggs
  • 2 medium onions sliced and dry-roasted
  • 1 green chilli halved and roasted
  • 1 whole garlic bulb cloves peeled and roasted
  • 1 tomato halved and roasted
  • 1/2 inch ginger thinly sliced and roasted
  • 1/4 cup dry coconut roasted
  • 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves divided: 1/4 cup for the paste, 1/4 cup for garnishing
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder for frying eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder for frying eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt for frying eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder for the gravy
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin-coriander powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kanda Lasun Masala or your favourite spicy red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 1/2 glasses warm water

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Masala Paste: In a mixer jar, add the roasted onions, green chilli, garlic, tomato, ginger, roasted dry coconut, and 1/4 cup of fresh coriander leaves. Blend everything into a smooth, thick paste without adding any water.
  • Fry the Boiled Eggs: Heat a very small amount of oil in a pan on a low flame. Add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Gently toss your boiled eggs in this spiced oil for about 1 minute until they get a slightly crispy, golden-red coating. Remove the eggs and set them aside.
  • Sauté the Base: In the same pan, add the remaining oil and let it heat up. Add the freshly blended masala paste to the warm oil and sauté it on a medium flame until the oil starts separating from the edges of the paste.
  • Add the Dry Spices: Once the paste is cooked perfectly, add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, salt to taste, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon cumin-coriander powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons Kanda Lasun Masala. Mix the spices well with the base for a few seconds.
  • Form the Gravy: Pour 1/2 glass of warm water into the empty mixer jar to collect the leftover paste, and pour it into the pan. Add 1 more glass of warm water (total 1 1/2 glasses) to the pan, stir well, and bring the curry to a boil.
  • Simmer to Perfection: Carefully drop the fried eggs into the boiling gravy. Turn the flame to low, sprinkle fresh coriander leaves on top, and let the Spicy Maharashtrian Egg Curry simmer for 5 to 7 minutes so the eggs absorb the flavours.
  • Serve: Turn off the heat and serve your delicious, steaming hot egg curry!

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Keyword Egg Curry, Egg Recipe