
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
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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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)
| kcal | 320 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| of which saturated | 9 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sodium | 520 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.







