Dhaba Style Egg Curry

This recipe replicates the flavors of a highway dhaba (roadside eatery) using simple spices. It turns simple boiled eggs into a rich, protein-filled main course.

Ingredients

• 4 Whole Eggs – Hard-boiled and peeled
• 2 Onions – Finely chopped
• 2 Tomatoes – Pureed
• 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder (for color)
• 1 tsp Dhaniya (Coriander) Powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tbsp Oil

Instructions

1. Prep Eggs: Make shallow cuts on the boiled eggs. Sauté them in a pan with a pinch of turmeric and chili powder until golden. Remove and set aside.
2. Make Masala: In the same pan, heat oil. Add cumin seeds and chopped onions. Fry until golden brown.
3. Add Paste: Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for minute.
4. Tomatoes & Spices: Add tomato puree, turmeric, chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook until oil separates.
5. Gravy: Add a cup of water to make the gravy consistency. Bring to a boil.
6. Combine: Gently drop the fried eggs into the gravy. Simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Garnish: Finish with garam masala and coriander.
8. Serve: Perfect with Jeera Rice or Tandoori Roti.

Nutrition Tip

• Eggs are a "reference protein," meaning their amino acid profile is the standard for high-quality protein.