Potato and Egg Curry

Potato and Egg Curry

Potato and Egg Curry · ready in 35 min · 4 servings · 320 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

Tender potatoes and hearty boiled eggs are coated in warm toasted spices and rich butter, finished with fresh cilantro for a comforting, aromatic curry that feels both rustic and satisfying.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Serves
4
kcal
320
Difficulty
easy

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 600 gPotato
  • 200 gEggs
  • 4 gGround ginger
  • 8 gCurry powder
  • 6 gSalt
  • 2 gBlack pepper
  • 60 gButter
  • 3 gCilantro, dried
  • 10 gCilantro, fresh
  • 60 mlWater (optional)

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, colander, cutting board, pot, skillet, stove, wooden spoon

Instructions

  1. Boil eggs

    Gather ingredients and tools, then bring a pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat and gently add the eggs. · 10 min

    When it is done: Eggs are hard-boiled when yolks are fully set.

  2. Cook potatoes

    Add the salt and the potatoes to the same pot with the eggs and continue boiling until the potatoes are just tender. · 5 min

    What to look for: potatoes pierce easily

  3. Toast spices

    Heat a small frying pan over low heat and toast the dried cilantro, ground ginger, curry powder, and black pepper until fragrant. · 2 min

    What to look for: aromatic and warm

  4. Coat potatoes

    Drain the eggs and potatoes, add the butter to the pan of spices, stir until melted, then add the potatoes and coat evenly. · 3 min

    What to look for: potatoes glossy with butter

  5. Add eggs

    Peel the eggs, chop into bite-sized pieces, add them to the pan, and gently toss with the spiced potatoes. · 2 min

    When it is done: Egg whites are firm and yolks fully set.

  6. Moisten curry

    Add a small splash of water to the pan if the mixture looks dry, stirring just until everything loosens and coats well. · 1 min

    What to look for: sauce lightly clings

  7. Finish and serve

    Stir in the fresh cilantro, adjust seasoning with salt if needed, cook briefly to combine, then serve warm. · 1 min

    What to look for: herbs wilted and fragrant

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal320
Protein11 g
Carbohydrates34 g
of which sugars2 g
Fat16 g
of which saturated9 g
Fibre5 g
Sodium520 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: eggs, milk

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 3 days
  • Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Potato

  • sweet potato: Increase spices slightly to balance sweetness.
  • cauliflower florets: Reduce boiling time to avoid mushiness.

Eggs

  • extra firm tofu: Pan sear tofu lightly before adding.

Ground ginger

  • fresh grated ginger: Add with spices to toast lightly.

Curry powder

  • garam masala: Add at the end to preserve aroma.

Salt

  • sea salt: Adjust gradually to taste.

Black pepper

  • white pepper: Gives a milder heat.

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