A Quick Egg Masala Recipe with a South Indian Touch
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Boil the eggs, peel them and keep aside. Heat a shallow pan on medium flame, and dry roast the cumin seeds, red chillies, urad dal and curry leaves for about a minute. Let the mixture cool and then grind it to a fine powder.
  2. In a wide pan, heat a few teaspoons of oil and add onions. Sauté until golden brown and add the prepared masala powder with salt. Cook the masala for 1-2 minutes. Cut the eggs into halves and add into the pan. Stir gently and simmer on low flame for a few minutes.
  3. Add chopped coriander on top and serve hot with rice or roti.
Recipe Notes

Recipe Tips

Avoid cooking the eggs for more than 2-3 minutes. Overcooking them will make them chewy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long should I boil the eggs for a perfect yolk?

For a soft yolk and firm white, boil the eggs for 10 minutes. If you prefer hard-boiled eggs with firm yolk and white, then boil the eggs for about 12 minutes. 

What is the easiest way to peel boiled eggshells?

Put the boiled eggs in cold water immediately after boiling them. Once cold, gently tap them all around to crack the shell everywhere. You can then peel the shell off easily.

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A Quick Egg Masala Recipe with a South Indian Touch
Egg Masala Recipe
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Egg Masala Recipe
Instructions
  1. Boil the eggs, peel them and keep aside. Heat a shallow pan on medium flame, and dry roast the cumin seeds, red chillies, urad dal and curry leaves for about a minute. Let the mixture cool and then grind it to a fine powder.
  2. In a wide pan, heat a few teaspoons of oil and add onions. Sauté until golden brown and add the prepared masala powder with salt. Cook the masala for 1-2 minutes. Cut the eggs into halves and add into the pan. Stir gently and simmer on low flame for a few minutes.
  3. Add chopped coriander on top and serve hot with rice or roti.
Recipe Notes

Recipe Tips

Avoid cooking the eggs for more than 2-3 minutes. Overcooking them will make them chewy.

Share your version of this recipe

Do you make egg masala differently? We would like to know how! So, don't forget to share your version of the recipe with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should I boil the eggs for a perfect yolk?

For a soft yolk and firm white, boil the eggs for 10 minutes. If you prefer hard-boiled eggs with firm yolk and white, then boil the eggs for about 12 minutes. 

What is the easiest way to peel boiled eggshells?

Put the boiled eggs in cold water immediately after boiling them. Once cold, gently tap them all around to crack the shell everywhere. You can then peel the shell off easily.