Bengali Egg Curry in Coconut Milk (Dimer Malai Curry) : A succulent egg curry recipe from West Bengal (State in Eastern India. It’s a mix of eggs and potatoes which are slowly cooked in a mixture of spices and coconut milk to a velvety – divine taste that keeps you wanting more n more …..
My recent curry obsession had me going slightly overboard with Indian style ‘Malai Curry / Coconut Curry’. The richness of coconut milk when cooked with spices, adds so much texture, giving it a sweet-spicy flavor that simply tantalizes your taste buds. To top it, you add boiled-sauteed eggs along with sauteed potatoes and you are in taste heaven ! I know I’ve used a mouthful of words to describe the recipe, but it seriously deserves all the praises and it’s absolutely easy to make.
First of all, it gives it this gorgeous orange-yellow color and it tastes even better the next day (which usually works best for work days / lunch / dinner). Now, coming back to the Origin of the recipe, which is often cooked in Bengali Households (people from West Bengal-India) and is famously called ‘Dimer Malai Curry’ (Dimer = Egg, Malai = Coconut). Just like many Bengali cuisines, this one is also cooked with potatoes, which complements the recipe very nicely. The eggs+potatoes are boiled and then coated with a mix of turmeric, salt, chilies and then lightly sauteed/fried together (for authentic taste, fry them :). Then the curry is prepared and finally, everything is mixed and cooked on low heat for a divine taste.
It’s typically served with boiled rice / steamed rice or some form of rice dish but you may try it with any side of choice…I even nosh on it with a bowl of quinoa/couscous and it tastes equally amazing! As we are approaching the weekend, give this recipe a try for your weekend brunch or simply make ahead for weekday meal (can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days).
Have a Great Weekend !
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Yields 4
2 minPrep Time
20 minCook Time
22 minTotal Time
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Ingredients
4 Boiled Eggs - shelled - you can use any variety
3 Medium Boiled Potatoes - taste best with yellow potatoes
1 Can Coconut Milk - Don't use the coconut milk in carton, this is made using canned milk
2 Large Onion - thinly chopped
1 Tbsp Ginger+Garlic Paste - i'm using fresh paste
Pinch of Sugar - optional
5 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro - chopped - for decoration
1 Tsp Coconut Flakes - for decoration
*** Whole Spices ***
1 Medium Cinnamon Stick
3 Green Cardamom
2 Black Cardamom
3 Cloves
*** Powdered Spices ***
1 Tsp Coriander Powder
2 Tsp Turmeric - 1 tsp is used to coat eggs+potatoes and 1 tsp for curry
1 Tsp Garam Masala
1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add eggs, potatoes, pinch of salt, turmeric and 2-3 drops of water and then lightly mix everything together (coating eggs+potatoes)
- Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan and lightly saute eggs+potatoes to a golden color.
- Remove and keep aside.
- In the same pan, add all the whole spices and saute for half a minute on medium heat.
- Add chopped onions to the spices, mix and cook covered for a minute.
- To this, now add, ginger+garlic paste, all spices and keep sauteing on medium heat till mixture turns pink and the onions are slightly cooked.
- Add coconut milk, mix everything together and cook covered on low heat for 5 minutes. (stirring in between).
- Now, add the roasted eggs+potatoes, sugar, saute and cook covered for another 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Decorate with cilantro and coconut flakes.
- Serve Hot.
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