Egg Bhuna is an incredibly easy and quick recipe and in my opinion is ideal for a beginner cooker. The main effort in this recipe is cooking down the masala into the correct consistency – other than that, the spices are very simple and the egg is boiled separately from the curry, making this as easy as can be.
Egg Bhuna goes well with a variety of dishes as aside, including most rice dishes, chicken curries, parathas and even with toast for a spicy twist to your weekend breakfast! Bonus – And it also appeals to the vegetarian foodies!
Generally speaking, it's just a very easy recipe so something you can whip up with ease to serve alongside anything or on its own! Honestly, I just love how simple and versatile it is and can't stress enough how you need to try this recipe out!
I've kept the quantity and amount of spices minimal in this recipe to maintain its simplicity. As always if you feel the spices could be enhanced then add more as you please. If you like your food spicy,you may need to up the quantity of red chilli but I find it perfect the way it is.
Enjoy, with love x
📋 Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 2 medium tomatoes sliced
- 4 hard boiled eggs
- salt to taste
- 0.75 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 0.75 teaspoon cumin powder
- 0.75 teaspoon coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
Instructions
- In a pan, heat your oil and add the onions, garlic and ginger. Saute till golden, but ensure that the onions do not burn.
- Add the tomatoes, all the spices and a splash of water. Cook on high.
- Continue to cook on high, stirring continuously until the masala dries out and begins to gather in the centre.
- At this point, add the hardboiled eggs and stir in. You can cut 4 shallow slits into the egg using a sharp knife to allow some of the flavour and masala to seep in.
- Garnish with coriander and serve immediately.
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Alexandra
Absolutely delicious! Many thanks, Fatima xx
Emily
I've made this many times now and it is my go-to recipe when I don't want to cook or have no other protein to hand. It's absolutely delicious, so quick and easy. I serve it with a quick naan and vegetables on the side. I'm cooking my way through every recipe on this site and had many wonderful meals so far.
Emily
Very delicious as a simple main. Tomato passata worked as a substitute for fresh tomatoes.
Humayra
Hi, is there any way you know how many calories are in one egg when cooked like this?
Ceri
I use recipes like this online to cook for my husband as he is bengali and I am English. Thanks for great recipe. One think is I can never get that dark colour 🙁
Fatima
Glad you like the recipe!
For a dark colour, I recommend using paprika or kashmiri mirch (also called deghi mirch). It’s very mild in heat but adds that lovely deep colour. Makes the curry more red and less orange. Hope that helps!
Fatima
Love this recipe! Thank you so much
Fatima
You’re welcome! 😁
Samina Swaleh
This is a different recipe never had anything like this before. This is great for sahur. Tasted delicious and satisfying.
Fatima
Thank you!
Kohinoor Shah Ahmed
Best dish ever ! Highly recommended but add ahmed pickle in oil with this. AMAZING!
Reem
I miss my mother’s traditional bengaldeshi dishes, enda bhuna being one of them. I am so happy I came across your recipe, so now I can make this for own daughter. Sadly my mum passed away in January so thank you for sharing your recipe.
Fatima
I am so sorry for your loss, Reem.
I hope my recipe can remind you of her <3