Bihari Egg Champaran Curry
Champaran-style egg curry from Bihar — boiled eggs slow-cooked in a mustard-oil masala with onions, garlic and whole spices.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs, boiled and peeled
- 3 onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp mustard oil
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Method
- Heat mustard oil until it just smokes, then cool slightly.
- Add the bay leaf and onions; fry until deep golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes; cook until the masala is thick.
- Add chilli powder, garam masala and salt; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the boiled eggs and a little water; simmer for 12 minutes. Garnish and serve with rice.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).