
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
Budget Under £5
Simple Egg Curry
Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a spiced tomato and onion sauce — one of the cheapest ways to get a proper curry on the table.
SERVES4
TIME30 min
CALORIES263 kcal
PROTEIN15g
CARBS14g
FAT17g
FIBRE3g
COST / SERVING£0.81
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 150ml water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh coriander, to serve (optional)
Method
- Place the eggs in a pan of cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 8-9 minutes. Drain, cool under cold water, and peel. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 6-7 minutes until soft and golden.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, then add the curry powder and cumin and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and water. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- Halve the boiled eggs and nestle them into the sauce, spooning some sauce over the top. Warm through for 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, and scatter with coriander if using, before serving.