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Keralan Egg & Tomato Curry

30 min Serves 4 ~382 kcal/serving ~£4.60 (£1.15/serving) VegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeKid-friendly

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 200 ml tinned coconut milk
  • 2 onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp curry leaves
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 fresh green chilli

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
382 kcal
Protein
18.2 g
Carbohydrate
13.1 g
of which sugars
9 g
Fat
27.8 g
of which saturates
17.5 g
Fibre
3.3 g
Salt
0.47 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Hard-boil the eggs for 8 minutes, then cool, peel and halve them.

  2. 2

    Heat coconut oil in a wide pan. Add curry leaves and let them sizzle for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the sliced onions and fry for 8 minutes until golden. Add crushed garlic, sliced chilli, coriander and turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Stir in the coconut milk and bring back to a gentle simmer.

  6. 6

    Nestle the halved eggs into the sauce, cut side up, and heat for 3 minutes. Serve with steamed rice or appam.

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