Egg Roast Masala | South Indian Style Anda Masala Curry
Egg Roast Masala, also known as South Indian Style Anda Masala Curry, is a flavorful and spicy dish made with boiled eggs simmered in a rich, aromatic masala gravy. Prepared with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of traditional South Indian spices, this curry is known for its deep color, intense flavor, and slightly thick consistency. It pairs perfectly with appam, dosa, chapati, or steamed rice, making it a popular choice for both everyday meals and special occasions.
Ingredients
- Eggs (अंडे) – 6 nos
- Oil (तेल) – 4 tbsp
- Mustard Seeds (सरसों दाना) – 1 tsp
- Dry Red Chilli (सूखी लाल मिर्च) – 4 nos
- Fennel Seeds (सौंफ़) – 2 tsp
- Black Pepper (काली मिर्च) – 12 nos
- Curry Leaves (कड़ी पत्ता) – handful
- Onion, large (प्याज़) – 4 nos
- Green Chilli (हरि मिर्च) – 2-3 nos
- Ginger, chopped (अदरक) – 2 tsp
- Garlic, chopped (लहसुन) – 2 tsp
- Turmeric (हल्दी) – ½ tsp
- Kashmiri Chilli Powder (कश्मीरी चिल्ली पाउडर) – 1 tbsp
- Coriander Powder (धनिया पाउडर) – 1 tbsp
- Tomato, large (टमाटर) – 5 nos
- Salt (नमक) – to taste
- Garam Masala (गरम मसाला) – ½ tsp
- Curry Leaves (कड़ी पत्ता) – handful
- Coriander, chopped (ताज़ा धनिया) – handful
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs for 12 minutes, peel them, and keep them aside. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add dry red chillies, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn translucent. Add chopped green chillies, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until the raw aroma disappears. Sprinkle turmeric, Kashmiri chilli powder, and coriander powder. Mix well. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy. Season with salt and add garam masala. Mix well.
- Drop in the hard-boiled eggs into the gravy. Cook for a few minutes, allowing the eggs to absorb the flavors of the gravy. Garnish with curry leaves and chopped coriander and enjoy your egg roast masala!
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