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    You are here: Home / Lunchbox Recipes / Egg Masala | Egg Masala Gravy

    Egg Masala | Egg Masala Gravy

    Last Updated On: May 25, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Egg Masala is a flavorful and tasty side dish that pairs up well with chapathi, roti, biryani, pulao etc. Egg Masala is a very good choice of curry when we run short of veggies, also simple & easy to cook. Egg Masala Recipe is given in this post with step by step pictures and video.

    Egg Masala Recipe

    This Egg Masala is one of the most demanding recipes at home and am so glad that it is one of the popular recipes here in this space too. We loved it for the burst of masala flavours with a thick and hot gravy perfect to pair it with roti or rice or even any mild pulaos like jeera pulao / peas pulao.

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    About Egg Masala

    Egg Masala is made by freshly roasting and grinding spices the chettinad style and then simmering in a onion tomato based gravy along with eggs. Through the days, I’ve adjusted the recipe according to our taste buds and this time I made it specifically to click and post it here.

    This version of Egg Masala is a chettinad style recipe with freshly ground spices and it takes the Egg masala taste to a next level. Yes trust me and go ahead..Do try and let me know how you liked it.

    Egg Masala or Egg Gravy can be made in a number of ways as in each household there is a staple recipe. This Egg Masala Recipe is my favorite as it has yielded me do mny appreciations for its great taste and flavor. The main flavor comes from the freshly roasted and grind ingredients which lends a great taste to this gravy.

    Egg Masala Curry can be made semi gravy or a gravy too. This simple egg masala can pair up with roti or rice or pulao or biryani or even paratha – be it anything it tastes soo good.

    Egg Masala Recipe

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    Egg Masala Ingredients

    • Eggs –  I have used regular white eggs but you can use brown eggs too.
    • Main spices – Coriander seeds, red chillies, pepper, fennel seeds are roasted and grinded along with coconut.
    • Oil – Use any cooking oil. Generally I use groundnut oil for cooking so used that for this egg masala. You can use refined oil too.
    • Onion, Tomato – Small onion, tomato along with coconut and aromatic spices forms the base for this gravy.
    • Tempering – A tempering with whole spices including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, green chillies is done.
    • Spice powders – The spice powders used here for this are turmeric powder, red chilli powder and garam masala powder.
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    How to make Egg Masala Step by Step

    1.Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil – add 2 tablespoon coriander seeds, 4 red chilies, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds. Roast until golden.

    2.Now add 3 tablespoon coconut and roast until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

    3.Add 1/2 teaspoon oil – add 20 small onion along with 2 tomatoes.

    4.Saute until raw smell leaves and tomatoes shrink.

    5.Transfer to the same bowl and set aside.

    6.Grind it to a semi fine paste along with water, Set it aside.

    7.Rinse the pan then to the same pan – add 2 tablespoon oil heat it. Add one 1 inch cinnamon, 1 clove, 1 cardamom, a small piece stone flower, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds let it splutter then add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds let it splutter. Add few curry leaves let it splutter then give a quick saute.

    8.Add 1 medium sized onion finely chopped along with 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, salt to taste. Saute until onions turn golden.

    9.Add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder and 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder.

    10.Give a quick saute.

    11.Add the masala paste. Rinse mixer with 1 cup water and add it too.

    12.Mix well. Adjust consistency by adding little more water if needed.

    13.Let it boil.

    14.Cook covered for 5-7 mins.

    15.Meawhile we can roast the eggs. Heat 1 teaspoon oil – add 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder and 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder. Give a quick mix.

    16.Add 3 eggs – You can add upto 6 eggs. Give a quick mix toss well.

    17.Let oil separate in the gravy.

    18.Add the roasted eggs.

    19.Cook covered for 3 mins.

    20.Oil separates now add 1 tablespoon coriander leaves and switch off.

    21.Tasty Egg Masala is ready!

    Serve with hot roti!

    Egg Masala Recipe

    Expert Tips

    • Add 1/4 cup coconut if you want a more thick gravy and also it gives good volume when you are serving for a crowd.
    • You can skip mustard seeds and just temper cumin seeds alone.
    • It serves as a best accompaniment for rasam / sambar rice too. Or you can have the gravy with plain rice too.
    • This is little on the spicy side so adjust red chillies according to your spice level.
    • Don’t fry the eggs for long else it will turn rubbery.
    • Freshly roasted and grind spices gives a great flavor to this curry so don’t miss it.

    Serving & Storage Suggestion

    You can serve Egg Masala with phulka, rice, roti, paratha, chapathi, biryani, pulao etc. Egg Masala keeps well in room temperature for 6-8 hrs only as it has coconut. It keeps well in fridge for 1 more day but I would not recommend storing eggs and consuming so it is always best to consume when fresh.

    Egg Masala Recipe

    If you have any more questions about this Egg Masala Recipe do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook,  Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter .

    Tried this Egg Masala Recipe? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.

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    Egg Masala

    Egg Masala is a flavorful and tasty side dish that pairs up well with chapathi, roti, biryani, pulao etc. Egg Masala is a very good choice of curry when we run short of veggies, also simple & easy to cook. Egg Masala Recipe is given in this post with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Servings2
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 3 eggs
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder
    • 1 medium sized onion
    • 1 heaped teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves
    • salt to taste
    • water as needed

    To roast & grind

    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • 2 tablespoon coriander seeds
    • 4 small red chillies
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
    • 3 tablespoon coconut
    • around 20 small onion
    • 2 medium sized tomatoes

    To temper

    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • one 1 inch cinnamon
    • 1 clove
    • 1 cardamom
    • a small piece stone flower
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • few curry leaves

    Instructions

    • Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil – add 2 tablespoon coriander seeds, 4 red chillies, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds. Roast until golden.
    • Now add 3 tablespoon coconut and roast until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
    • Add 1/2 teaspoon oil – add 20 small onion along with 2 tomatoes.
    • Saute until raw smell leaves and tomatoes shrink.
    • Transfer to the same bowl and set aside.
    • Grind it to a semi fine paste along with water, Set it aside.
    • Rinse the pan then to the same pan – add 2 tablespoon oil heat it. Add one 1 inch cinnamon, 1 clove, 1 cardamom, a small piece stone flower, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds let it splutter then add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds let it splutter. Add few curry leaves let it splutter then give a quick saute.
    • Add 1 medium sized onion finely chopped along with 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, salt to taste. Saute until onions turn golden.
    • Add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder and 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder.
    • Give a quick saute.
    • Add the masala paste. Rinse mixer with 1 cup water and add it too.
    • Mix well. Adjust consistency by adding little more water if needed.
    • Let it boil.
    • Cook covered for 5-7 mins.
    • Meawhile we can roast the eggs. Heat 1 teaspoon oil – add 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder and 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder. Give a quick mix.
    • Add 3 eggs – You can add upto 6 eggs. Give a quick mix toss well.
    • Let oil separate in the gravy.
    • Add the roasted eggs.
    • Cook covered for 3 mins.
    • Oil separates now add 1 tablespoon coriander leaves and switch off.
    • Tasty Egg Masala is ready!

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    Notes

    • Add 1/4 cup coconut if you want a more thick gravy and also it gives good volume when you are serving for a crowd.
    • You can skip mustard seeds and just temper cumin seeds alone.
    • It serves as a best accompaniment for rasam / sambar rice too. Or you can have the gravy with plain rice too.
    • This is little on the spicy side so adjust red chillies according to your spice level.
    • Don’t fry the eggs for long else it will turn rubbery.
    • Freshly roasted and grind spices gives a great flavour to this curry so don’t miss it.
    Nutrition Facts
    Egg Masala
    Amount Per Serving (100 g)
    Calories 303 Calories from Fat 144
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16g25%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 8g
    Cholesterol 246mg82%
    Sodium 2057mg89%
    Potassium 735mg21%
    Carbohydrates 29g10%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 13g14%
    Protein 13g26%
    Vitamin A 1831IU37%
    Vitamin C 289mg350%
    Calcium 171mg17%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. ♥LOVE2COOK MALAYSIA♥

      February 20, 2013 at 11:10 am

      I had to hold on to my saliva! OMG, your egg masala looks so tempting!!! Perfect!

      Reply
    2. WeR SAHM

      February 20, 2013 at 11:13 am

      absolutaly mouth watering Sharmi…. can take my eye sight from your clicks…. well done

      Reply
    3. Nithya

      February 20, 2013 at 11:59 am

      I was actually looking for a egg masala recipe which is more of a south indian flavor at the same time thick and spicy. This one is perfect and looks so delicious. Will definitely try making this one soon..Thank you Sharmilee!! I always look into your website and follow most of your recipes..All of them have come out very well so far. U make learning and cooking easy. Thank u once again. Keep up ur great work!!

      Reply
    4. SANDHYA KHATTRI

      February 20, 2013 at 12:03 pm

      Interesting preparation, I like the way you make slits on egg. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    5. Arthy Suman

      February 20, 2013 at 12:51 pm

      Lovely preparation, looks so delicious

      Reply
    6. Nalini's Kitchen

      February 20, 2013 at 3:16 pm

      Absolutely delicious and mouthwatering recipe….

      Reply
    7. Uma Ramanujam

      February 20, 2013 at 3:52 pm

      Recently I started to eat eggs. Looks very tempting. In our home, we prepare egg thokku in a different way. Like your version and the masalas added.

      Reply
    8. Janani

      February 20, 2013 at 6:35 pm

      I am vegetarian but hubby eats non veg looks nice must try.thanks Sharmila for sharing.

      Reply
    9. Unknown

      February 20, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      Yummmmy eggs….mmmmmmmmm
      I was looking for a perfect egg thokku since the day I started searching on web.
      Finally I got it by you..thank you.
      You are doing a great job for the begginers like me.
      I am always love your servings waw super clicks..

      Regards,
      Mymoon

      Reply
    10. Divya Shivaraman

      February 21, 2013 at 12:07 am

      They are perfect with chappathi's..

      Reply
    11. Sangeetha

      February 21, 2013 at 12:37 am

      wow…super spicy and delicious egg masala…loved your version, will try it sometime 🙂

      Reply
    12. Sathya Sankar

      February 21, 2013 at 4:55 am

      Egg masala looks super delicious!

      Reply
    13. Sona S

      February 21, 2013 at 7:45 am

      this looks absolutely delicious and tempting, bookmarked!

      Reply
    14. Nagalakshmi V

      February 21, 2013 at 8:24 am

      thokku is such a cute name for the dish. i love the slits on the eggs too, makes it look very pretty!

      Reply
    15. Meenal Ramanathan

      February 21, 2013 at 6:18 pm

      should we roast the eggs in oil?
      did u add onions while roasting & grinding part?

      Reply
      • Sharmilee! :)

        February 22, 2013 at 1:21 am

        No I didnt add oil just dry roasted it. Oh yes I missed the small onions…thanks so much for noting down. Have updated it now 🙂

        Reply
    16. Akshaya Prabhu

      February 21, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Mouthwatering! Have to try it out soon. You have an awesome presentation skill. I adore rhe way you present each recipe. Can you please post ghee rice recipe?

      Reply
      • Sharmilee! :)

        February 22, 2013 at 1:21 am

        Sure will post ghee rice recipe soon 🙂

        Reply
    17. kalyani

      February 28, 2013 at 2:17 pm

      I love eggs..sharmis clicks making me wanna die for it:)

      Reply
    18. VishnuPriya

      February 28, 2013 at 9:36 pm

      Neat step by step pictures..Great !
      BTW in 'Method' 2nd point you've written ' add the ingredients under 'to temper'' But i think it should be Ingredients in 'To roast and grind to a paste ' right?

      Reply
      • Sharmilee! :)

        March 01, 2013 at 12:51 am

        Yes exactly…that was an typo thanks for notifying 🙂 changed it now..

        Reply
    19. soujanya

      March 27, 2013 at 4:56 am

      ok, so I am a vegetarian and only used to eat eggs as a kid (out of force by parents). As a grown up I never really had them. I made this (probably my first gravy based egg curry) and it came out very good. I liked it too along with my husband. Thanks for the wonderful recipes, keep the great work coming 🙂

      Reply
    20. Manu

      May 13, 2013 at 10:06 am

      I tried this recipe today and it came out very good . Thanks for sharing and the detailed instructions with images.

      Reply
    21. rena anand

      May 31, 2013 at 8:46 am

      Thanks,i tried this recipe and it came out very well. My family love it….

      Reply
    22. Baba Priyan

      July 15, 2013 at 5:27 pm

      Sharmilee u rock awesome receipe…….

      Reply
    23. suruchi

      July 24, 2013 at 3:58 pm

      i tried this today & clubbed it with peas pulav, tasted yummy!!
      the pictures are really useful
      thanks

      Reply
    24. Arthi Rajeswari

      October 20, 2013 at 6:40 pm

      Tried the egg masala today for dinner.. It was super yummy and everyone just loved it.. Thanks a ton for sharing it..

      Reply
    25. Arthi Rajeswari

      October 20, 2013 at 6:43 pm

      Tried the egg masala today for dinner.. It was super yummy and everyone just loved it.. Thanks a ton for sharing it..

      Reply
    26. Priya Dharsini

      November 12, 2013 at 2:54 pm

      i like ur recipes procedure………….i want more non-veg recipes like chicken,mutton,prawns…..etc…….pls post……..it mam…..

      Reply
    27. Sneha Heartin

      November 19, 2013 at 4:47 pm

      Tried this recipe today for dinner..It was super..Thanks for sharing it.

      Reply
    28. sathu

      December 07, 2013 at 9:07 pm

      hi sharmi tried ur egg thokku and egg masala gravy it came out really ver well I don't eat egg pure vegetarian but my hubby eats egg, made for him. lot of compliments 🙂 thk u much.
      Sathya Rajagopal

      Reply
    29. Shenoi

      December 08, 2013 at 7:18 am

      Hi, tried this today, awesome, thanks a lot.

      Reply
    30. Jayavardhan

      February 07, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      Very good explaination. I will try today…

      Reply
    31. swati samant

      March 22, 2014 at 1:26 pm

      I tried it. My husband and 4 yr old son seemed to like it too much… Thanks

      Reply
    32. swati samant

      March 22, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      Really yummy. My husband and son loved it….. Thank you

      Reply
    33. Arunodaya

      June 05, 2015 at 1:41 pm

      Yummy… Mouth watering recipe

      Reply
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