Goan Egg Drop Curry

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🥚 Goan Egg Drop Curry

A simple, spicy coconut-based egg curry


Servings: 3
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
Cuisine: Goan
Author: Puja Raghuvir Naik

📝 About This Recipe

Goan Egg Drop Curry is a comforting and flavorful dish made with fresh coconut, aromatic spices, and eggs gently dropped into simmering gravy. It is simple to prepare yet rich in taste.

Perfect for egg lovers, this curry pairs beautifully with rice, bread, or chapati and makes for a satisfying everyday meal.

🧂 Ingredients

  • ½ cup freshly grated coconut

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 tsp red chili powder

  • 1 tsp coriander powder (or coriander seeds)

  • ½ tsp turmeric powder

  • Small ball of tamarind

  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste (or fresh ginger and garlic)

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds (or cumin powder)

  • 1 tomato, chopped

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • 4 eggs

  • Salt to taste

  • Oil as required

  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

🍳 Method

1. Prepare the Coconut Base

  • Heat a little oil in a pan.

  • Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.

  • Add grated coconut and fry until golden and slightly crisp.

  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.

2. Grind the Masala

  • In a mixer, grind the fried onion and coconut with chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, tamarind, and a little water to make a smooth paste.

3. Cook the Gravy

  • Heat oil in a pan.

  • Add cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.

  • Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.

  • Add chopped tomato and cook until soft.

  • Add the ground paste and adjust consistency with water if needed.

  • Add salt and garam masala.

  • Let the gravy simmer.

4. Add the Eggs

  • Once the gravy is boiling gently, crack the eggs one by one directly into the curry.

  • Do not stir immediately.

  • Cover and cook until the eggs are set to your preference.

5. Garnish & Serve

  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

  • Serve hot.

🍽️ Serving Suggestion

Best enjoyed with steamed rice, pav, chapati, or fresh bread.

🌿 Nutritional Highlights

  • Eggs: High-quality protein

  • Coconut: Healthy fats and flavor

  • Spices: Support digestion and warmth





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