Sri Lankan · serves 2

Sri Lankan Egg Curry

Coconut, cinnamon and pandan. Familiar ingredients, completely different result.

30 min Some work Contains egg

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs, boiled
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp roasted curry powder
  • 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • 20 curry leaves
  • 1 pandan leaf if you have one
  • 1 tbsp tamarind pulp
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil

Method

  1. Fry the boiled eggs whole in coconut oil till the outsides blister and go golden. Take out.
  2. Cinnamon, curry leaves, pandan and onions in the same oil, 8 minutes.
  3. Curry powder, chilli, turmeric — 30 seconds on low.
  4. Thin coconut milk, tamarind and salt. Simmer 10 minutes.
  5. Eggs back in, then the thick coconut cream. Heat through, don't boil.
  6. The gravy should be thin and pourable. Rice or roti.

Questions people ask about Sri Lankan Egg Curry

How long does Sri Lankan Egg Curry take?

About 30 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What is the one thing to get right in Sri Lankan Egg Curry?

Eggs back in, then the thick coconut cream. Heat through, don't boil.

What can I use instead of eggs in Sri Lankan Egg Curry?

Use for binding, 1 tbsp besan whisked with 2 tbsp water per egg. For scrambles, crumbled firm tofu with a pinch of kala namak.

Can I make Sri Lankan Egg Curry ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

What do you serve with Sri Lankan Egg Curry?

Rice or roti. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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