Indian Cuisine

Bombay Egg Curry

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Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a spiced tomato and onion gravy, costed to the penny. A brilliant fridge-raid curry that turns a box of eggs into a proper Friday-night feast.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 25 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.89

Approx £3.57 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Bombay Egg Curry

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Boil the eggs for 9 minutes, then cool under cold water, peel and set aside.
  2. 2
    Soften the finely chopped onion in the oil over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden, then add the crushed garlic, grated ginger, curry powder and turmeric and fry for 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Pour in the chopped tomatoes with a splash of water and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the gravy thickens and the oil separates.
  4. 4
    Season with the salt and garam masala, then halve the eggs and nestle them into the sauce.
  5. 5
    Spoon the gravy over the eggs, warm through for 3 minutes and serve with rice.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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