Egg Butter Masala Recipe
Egg Butter Masala is a rich, creamy, and spicy curry, much like the popular Paneer Butter Masala. This dish combines boiled eggs in a delicious, flavorful gravy made with tomatoes, onions, and a variety of aromatic spices. Cashews are added to the gravy, which enhance its creamy texture and taste. Perfect for home parties or potlucks, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Cuisine: Indian
Course: Lunch
Diet: Eggetarian
Ingredients:
- 4 Eggs
- 2 Tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 Onions, chopped into bars
- 6 Cloves Garlic
- 1/4 inch Ginger
- 6 tbsp Butter
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 tbsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tsp Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- 20 Cashews
- 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- Salt, to taste
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cashews: Soak the cashews in hot water for about 30 minutes. Once soaked, drain the water and set the cashews aside.
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Boil the Eggs: In a saucepan, boil the eggs in enough water. Once boiled, peel the eggs and set them aside.
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Cook the Gravy Base: Heat butter in a pan. Add the chopped onions and sauté until soft. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
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Add Aromatics: Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and let it cook for 2 minutes. Then, add the soaked cashews to the mixture and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the pan from heat, allow it to cool slightly, and then blend the mixture with 1 cup of water in a mixer grinder until smooth. Strain the gravy through a sieve, discarding the seeds.
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Prepare the Curry: In the same pan, heat butter again. Add a bay leaf and ginger-garlic paste, cooking for 1 minute. Then, add the strained tomato-onion mixture, stir, and cook for 10 minutes.
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Spice It Up: Add the red chili powder, garam masala powder, and kasuri methi to the pan. Stir well, then add the boiled eggs and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the eggs to absorb the flavors.
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Final Touch: Garnish the Egg Butter Masala with fresh coriander leaves and drizzle some fresh cream on top for a rich finish.
Serving Suggestion: Serve your Egg Butter Masala with Laccha Paratha and Boondi Raita for a complete, delightful lunch!
Enjoy your homemade Egg Butter Masala!