Egg Curry with Fennel and Curry Leaves

Egg Curry with Fennel and Curry Leaves

Serves 4-6 

This egg curry is rich, aromatic, and perfect for a quick, comforting meal. Soft-boiled eggs are simmered in a fragrant sauce with fennel, curry leaves, and spices.

If you need help soft-boiling eggs, check out my video tutorial here: Soft-Boiled Eggs.

Ingredients

• For the aromatics:

  • 1½ sliced onions
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chopped green chilli
  • 1½ teaspoons chopped coriander
  • 15 curry leaves

• For the spices:

  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 5 cardamom pods
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric

• Other essentials:

  • 8 soft-boiled eggs (pre-cooked and ready to use)
  • ½ can (or 1½ fresh) chopped tomatoes
  • 180ml coconut milk
  • 25g butter
  • Drizzle of vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Aromatics

• Start by slicing the onions and chopping the garlic, ginger, green chilli, and coriander. Set these aside along with the curry leaves.

Step 2: Toast the Whole Spices

• Heat 25g of butter with a drizzle of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
• When the butter is nearly melted, add the fennel seeds, mustard seeds, and cardamom pods. Toast them for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3: Cook the Aromatics

• Add the onions, garlic, ginger, green chilli, coriander, and curry leaves to the pan.
• Cook for 3–4 minutes until the onions soften, adding 1 teaspoon of salt to speed up the process.

Step 4: Add Ground Spices

• Stir in 1 tablespoon of coriander powder, ½ teaspoon of chilli powder, and ½ teaspoon of turmeric.
• Cook for 1 minute to bring out the flavors.

Step 5: Add Tomatoes and Simmer

• Add ½ can of chopped tomatoes (or 1½ fresh ones if using).
• Cook for 2 minutes until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

Step 6: Add Coconut Milk and Eggs

• Pour in 180ml of coconut milk and let it simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
• Add the pre-cooked soft-boiled eggs to the sauce to warm them through.

Serving Suggestion

This egg curry pairs beautifully with steamed rice or naan. It’s a simple yet flavorful dish that can be enjoyed any day of the week!

Enjoy, Del x