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Kerala egg roast with curry leaves

Boiled eggs in a dark, sweet onion and tomato masala with curry leaves and black pepper.

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  • Time40 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.68 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Boil the eggs for 8 minutes, cool in cold water, then peel. Make a few shallow cuts in each one.

    8 min
  2. 2

    Heat the coconut oil in a wide pan over a medium heat. Add the curry leaves and onions with the salt. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring often, until deep golden brown.

    15 min
  3. 3

    Add the ginger, garlic and green chillies and cook for 2 minutes until the smell turns sweet.

  4. 4

    Stir in the turmeric, coriander, chilli powder and tomatoes. Cook for 8 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the oil shines at the edges.

    8 min
  5. 5

    Add 100 ml water and the black pepper and simmer for 3 minutes. Slide in the eggs and turn them in the masala for 3 minutes.

    3 min
  6. 6

    Stir in the garam masala and fresh coriander. Serve with rice or flatbreads.

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