Name: Egg Curry with Tomatoes and Cilantro
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 (14.5-ounce) can cherry or diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled; Cilantro leaves with tender stems (for serving); 1/4 cup plain yogurt; Steamed basmati rice or naan (for serving); A spice mill or a mortar and pestle

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While this easy curry is super satisfying served over rice or with naan, we wrapped it in some leftover crepes for a convincing dosa-like experience.

Cooks' Note

If you prefer purchasing pre-ground spices, substitute 1 tablespoon ground coriander for the coriander seeds and 2 teaspoons ground cumin for the cumin seeds.

Recipe information

Total Time
45 minutes
Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coriander seeds

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

1 onion, finely chopped

1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch chunks

1 (14.5-ounce) can cherry or diced tomatoes

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled

Cilantro leaves with tender stems (for serving)

1/4 cup plain yogurt

Steamed basmati rice or naan (for serving)

Special equipment

A spice mill or a mortar and pestle

Preparation

Step 1
Grind coriander and cumin seeds in spice mill or with mortar and pestle to a powder.
Step 2
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne and cook until mixture starts to stick to bottom of skillet, about 1 minute. Add potatoes and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and toss to coat. Add 1/2 cup water and scrape up any bits in bottom of skillet. Stir in tomatoes and their juices and salt. Bring to a simmer, breaking up tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Cover and cook, adding more water by the tablespoonful if necessary, until potatoes are tender, 20–25 minutes.
Step 3
Stir to combine (it’s okay, and kind of preferred, if some of the potatoes get a little smashed here). Add eggs, turn to coat in sauce, and simmer until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Divide curry among bowls and top with cilantro and yogurt. Serve with rice or naan.

TagsCurry Indian South Asian Asian Russet Potato Potato Root Vegetable Vegetable Canned Tomato Tomato Main Dinner Nut Free Vegetarian Easy One-Pot Meals Simmer Epicurious

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