Sri Lankan Egg Curry: A Flavorful Journey to Cozy Home Cooking
This Sri Lankan Egg Curry is packed with flavors, combining spices with the richness of eggs for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Sri Lankan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 can coconut milk
- salt to taste
- fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in water for about 10 minutes. Once cooked, peel and set aside.
- In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies, sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in curry powder and turmeric powder, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Add the boiled eggs gently into the curry and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Notes
- This curry can be made milder by reducing the number of green chilies.
- Serve it with rice or bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: Sri Lankan Egg Curry, Egg Curry, Cozy Cooking, Comfort Food