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Egg Curry (Baida Curry)

January 23, 2022 by Kimberly Killebrew · 36 Comments

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This egg curry recipe from southern India features an exquisitely fragrant and flavorful sauce!  Naturally meat-free, it’s one of India’s most popular curries!

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This is a Kerala-style egg curry, meaning its flavor profile hails from the southern part of India where coconut milk is widely used. It not only enhances the silky texture of the sauce but provides a wonderful sweetening balance to the pungent spices.

I like to include meatless dishes in my weekly meal plans and this egg curry is a delicious meal to include in your rotation.  Featuring eggs, it provides a good amount of protein and the flavor of this curry is so fantastic that even avid carnivores won’t miss the meat!  Southern Indian food is largely vegetarian and whatever anyone feels may be missing from the lack of meat is more than made up for in flavor.

This curry can be made well in advance (and the flavor will only get better).  Simply reheat it and then add the cilantro and eggs just before serving.  Done!  A quick weeknight meal ready to go!

If you love authentic Indian food and like to include meatless dishes in your meal plans, you’ll love this egg curry!

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For the best flavor results use the freshest spices you can find.

We also highly recommend making your own homemade Garam Masala.

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Egg Curry Recipe

Let’s get started!

Heat the coconut oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the mustard seeds, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom just until fragrant.  Be careful not to scorch them.

Add the onions and fry until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, chili peppers, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, ground fennel, curry leaves and Kashmiri chile powder and cook for 2 minutes.

toasting spices cooking onions

Add the tomatoes and ketchup and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the coconut milk and salt and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

adding tomatoes and coconut milk

Stir in the cilantro.  Carefully add the eggs, cut-side up, and simmer uncovered for another 3-4 minutes to heat through.

adding eggs

Serve with your choice of naan, chapati, paratha, bhakri, rice, pulao or biryani.

For another great option, serve this egg curry with a delicious homemade dosa.  They’re south Indian crepes that are absolutely phenomenal!  Check out our Dosa recipe!

Enjoy!

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For more delicious Indian recipes be sure to try our:  

  • Masoor Dal
  • Butter Chicken
  • Chicken Tikka Masala
  • Chicken Biryani
  • Tandoori Chicken
  • Chicken Xacuti
  • Chickpea Curry
  • Saag Gosht
  • Balti Chicken
  • Dosa

Egg Curry (Baida Curry)

Kimberly Killebrew
This southern Indian egg curry features a myriad of flavorful spices and the wonderful creaminess of coconut milk.  Naturally meat-free, it's one of India's most popular curries!
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4.95 from 19 votes
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 418 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick
  • 3 green cardamom pods , cracked
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
  • 2 serrano chile peppers, seeds and membranes discarded, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • authentic homemade garam masala , click link for recipe (HIGHLY recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
  • 8 curry leaves (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri chile powder (or more according to heat preference)
  • 3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 13.5 ounces coconut milk (1 can)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 hard-boiled, shelled eggs, cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Heat the coconut oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the mustard seeds, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom just until fragrant.  Be careful not to scorch them.  
  • Add the onions and fry until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, chile peppers, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, ground fennel, curry leaves and Kashmiri chile powder and cook for 2 minutes. 
  • Add the tomatoes and ketchup and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.  
  • Add the coconut milk and salt and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Stir in the cilantro.  Carefully add the eggs, cut-side up, and simmer uncovered for another 3-4 minutes to heat through.
  • Serve with your choice of naan, chapati, paratha, bhakri, rice, pulao, biryani, or wrapped in a delicious homemade dosa.

Notes

This curry can be made well in advance (and the flavor will only get better).  Simply reheat it and then add the cilantro and eggs just before serving.  Done!  A quick weeknight meal ready to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Sodium: 763mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g
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Originally published on The Daring Gourmet October 9, 2018

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36 Responses

  1. Vikash Mishra says

    December 10, 2019 at 1:39 am

    wow, Nice recipe your egg curry looks so amazing… for sure I will try to cook this recipe by following your instructions… thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  2. Mamata says

    April 24, 2019 at 6:48 am

    Delicious! I think this would make a lovely chicken curry too. My (not Indian) husband loved it. He doesn’t normally like egg curry but he said this one was beautiful and more complex than the other egg curries he has eaten so far. I made it with soft-medium boiled eggs which was lovely and rich. Thanks for sharing !

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      April 24, 2019 at 10:15 am

      Wonderful, Mamata, I’m so glad you both enjoyed it, thank you!

      Reply
  3. Annie Akol says

    February 1, 2019 at 6:50 am

    Very tasty! A simple recipe that could produce an awesome result. Thank you so much for sharing.

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 1, 2019 at 8:42 am

      Wonderful, thanks so much, Annie!

      Reply
  4. Jessica | Noice Chef says

    October 15, 2018 at 10:02 am

    This has SO much flavor! My husband will gobble this up!

    Reply
  5. Krista says

    October 14, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    How creative! I have never had anything like this! I have to try it!

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  6. Sandy says

    October 14, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    That looks amazing! I can’t wait to try this over mashed potatoes, rice and bread rolls. This will make a wonderful packed lunchbox for work. Thank you! :-)

    Reply
  7. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

    October 12, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    SO comforting! I need to give this a try!

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  8. Melanie Bauer says

    October 11, 2018 at 10:34 pm

    Oh how delicious this dish looks! Need to try this immediately, love it!

    Reply
  9. Dorothy at Shockinglydelish says

    October 11, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    I love trying authentic dishes! You’ve made this one look easy and packed with flavor!

    Reply
  10. Bree says

    October 11, 2018 at 3:29 pm

    oh my this curry looks amazing! I love how saucy it is!

    Reply
  11. Paula says

    October 11, 2018 at 10:27 am

    I’ve never had this, that looks wonderful

    Reply
  12. Sarah Skaggs says

    October 10, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    Wow, this recipe is so tasty!

    Reply
  13. CArolyn says

    October 10, 2018 at 9:08 am

    This looks like a wonderful comfort food recipe. I’d love to try it!

    Reply
  14. Jamielyn says

    October 10, 2018 at 8:47 am

    This looks SO flavorful! Yum!

    Reply
  15. Kristyn says

    October 10, 2018 at 8:13 am

    So flavorful and delicious! Thank you!!

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