I love egg curry and I love coconut milk, so it only makes sense that coconut egg curry is one of my favorite dishes to make and eat! While I’d love to take credit for this unique combination (eggs and coconut), it’s actually a very popular dish in Kerala, a state in India.
I grew up eating a lot of north Indian/Punjabi food because that’s where my parents are from (I actually have an awesome Punjabi egg curry recipe on the blog too). I have to admit though, I think I might just like south Indian food better. The two cuisines are SO different! And I just absolutely love the flavor of fresh curry leaves and coconut – two major ingredients in Keralite cuisine.
My husband’s family is from Kerala and there, they eat this coconut egg curry for breakfast. Since Roby (hubby) is used to having this dish for breakfast or brunch, he thinks it’s a little strange when I make it for dinner, but he helps me gobble it up anyway.
Don’t let this curry intimidate you. It has a several ingredients but is incredibly easy to make. You only need one pan and then you just have to add the ingredients at the right time (follow the directions below). When you cut the onions, leave them a little choppy, so you can taste them alongside the egg. It makes for a nice texture.
I could eat this all week… but we devoured it all last night. Looks like I’ll be making more again soon.
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- 4 eggs (boiled and peeled)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 1-2 Serrano peppers, slit
- 1 sprig of fresh curry leaves
(8-10 leaves)
- 2 dried red chillies
- 1 can of organic coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon meat masala
(8-10 leaves)
- Heat oil in a deep skillet and add mustard seeds. When seeds start to splutter, add dried red chilies, onions, and slit Serrano pepper(s).
- After about 10 minutes or once the onions soften, add salt, pepper, turmeric and curry leaves.
- Add the can of coconut milk and cook on low for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the eggs, cook for a few more minutes, then serve.