Sri Lankan Egg Curry

Directions

  1. 1Add eggs to a pan with water and a splash of distilled malt vinegar.
  2. 2Cover the pan and boil the eggs for 7 minutes.
  3. 3Immediately transfer the cooked eggs into an ice bath to cool.
  4. 4Chop the red onions.
  5. 5Chop the tomatoes.
  6. 6Grate the ginger.
  7. 7Mince the garlic.
  8. 8Heat oil in a wok.
  9. 9Add cinnamon, cardamom, and curry leaves to the hot oil.
  10. 10Add garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
  11. 11Add chopped onions, a pinch of salt, and chopped tomatoes to the pan.
  12. 12Add ground coriander, garam masala, chilli powder, and turmeric to the pan.
  13. 13Mix everything together and let it cook.
  14. 14Pour in coconut milk.
  15. 15Season with salt and pepper.
  16. 16Stir the curry and let it simmer.
  17. 17Peel the boiled eggs.
  18. 18Add the peeled eggs back into the simmering curry.
  19. 19Let it simmer for a couple more minutes.
  20. 20Garnish with fresh coriander.
  21. 21Drizzle with chilli oil.
  22. 22Serve with rice.

Ingredients

  • 7 Eggs
  • Distilled malt vinegar
  • Red onions
  • Tomatoes
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Oil
  • Cinnamon stick
  • Cardamom pods
  • Curry leaves
  • Salt
  • Ground coriander
  • Garam masala
  • Chilli powder
  • Turmeric
  • Coconut milk
  • Fresh coriander
  • Chilli oil
  • Rice

Equipment

PanLidBowlIce packChopping boardKnifeGraterWokWooden spoonSpoon

Tips

  • Add vinegar when boiling eggs to help with peeling.
  • If you don't have Sri Lankan masala, garam masala can be used as a substitute.