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Afgani Eggs in a wok which shows 6 boiled eggs coated with spices and a green curry made from coriander and mint leaves with spices and aromatics

Easy 30 mins Afghani Eggs

This easy quick 30 mins Afghani Eggs is the ultimate comfort egg curry with minimal earthy spices and freshness from the coriander and mint leaves that you will find comfort in winter but takes you back to exciting summer with its freshness's - its a flavourful feast you will absolutely lovee!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 5 boiled eggs, make slight cuts once done
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander
  • bunch fresh mint
  • ½ cup whole unsalted raw cashews
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
  • 1 large onion, medium chopped
  • 5 green chilies
  • 1 inch ginger
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ fresh lime juice

Whole Spices:

  • 2 cloves
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • 2 cardamom pods

Spices blends:

  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

Instructions
 

  • Boil 5 eggs until perfectly cooked and make minor shallow cuts to allow the spices to coat the eggs it and set aside.
    5 boiled eggs, make slight cuts once done

Prepare the Gravy Base:

  • Toss cashews, chopped onion, green chilies, ginger, and salt in hot oil until lightly golden.
    1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil, 1 large onion, medium chopped, 5 green chilies, 1 inch ginger, ½ cup whole unsalted raw cashews
  • Blend this mixture along with fresh coriander and mint (see tip in note 1)
    1 bunch fresh coriander, ⅓ bunch fresh mint

Spice it Up:

  • Heat oil in a pan, add whole spices, and then pour in the blended gravy which should now look vibrant green.
    2 cloves, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 2 cardamom pods
  • Mix in all spice blends and salt. Let it cook for 5 minutes until fragrant and thickened.
    ½ teaspoon coriander powder, ½ teaspoon red chili powder, ¼ teaspoon garam masala, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Add yogurt, give it a mix and then sprinkle kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
    ½ cup yogurt, 1 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
  • Gently add the boiled eggs to the simmering gravy and let them soak in all the flavours.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh coriander and squeeze lime juice to the curry and serve hot with rice, roti or naan!
    ½ fresh lime juice

Notes

    1. Add ice cubes while blending coriander and mixture to preserve its green colour and flavours.
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Keyword afghani eggs, comforting meals, easy and quick, egg curry