• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Piping Pot Curry logo
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Instant Pot
    • Air Fryer
    • Indian
    • Cooking 101
  • Resources
    • Amazon Store
    • Instant Pot 101
    • Air Fryer 101
    • Meal Plan
    • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • Instant Pot
  • Air Fryer
  • Indian
  • Shop
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Curry

    Instant Pot Egg Curry

    January 10, 2022 . By Meeta Arora . 43 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Jump to Recipe
    Egg curry made by adding boiled eggs to a spicy curry sauce, along with coconut milk to balance the flavors. In this Instant Pot Egg Curry, we will make the curry sauce and boil the eggs together. Make this quick and delicious Egg Curry for dinner on busy days in under 30 minutes. Serve it with roti, naan or rice. | #eggcurry #instantpot #pressurecooker #eggs #curry #lowcarb #glutenfree | pipingpotcurry.com

    Egg Curry made in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker (video). Egg curry made by adding boiled eggs to a spicy curry sauce, along with coconut milk to balance the flavors. In this Instant Pot Egg Curry, we will make the curry sauce and boil the eggs together, saving precious time. Make this quick and delicious Egg Curry for dinner on busy days in under 30 minutes. Serve it with roti, naan or rice. Low carb and gluten free.

    Egg curry made by adding boiled eggs to a spicy curry sauce, along with coconut milk to balance the flavors. In this Instant Pot Egg Curry, we will make the curry sauce and boil the eggs together. Make this delicious Egg Curry for dinner in under 30 minutes | #eggcurry #instantpot #pressurecooker #eggs #curry #lowcarb #glutenfree | pipingpotcurry.com

    If you have meal prepped and have onion tomato masala ready, you can certainly use it in this egg curry. You can also pre-boil the eggs and then this egg curry would take just 5 mins to be ready.

    If you love eggs, you will enjoy this Avocado Egg Salad or Guacamole Deviled Eggs recipe using eggs boiled in the instant pot.

    How to make Egg Curry in the Instant Pot?

    Boiling eggs in the Instant Pot is my favorite thing!  Really, I am not joking...the skin slides off so easily that you will never want to cook eggs any other way.

    For this egg curry, we will harness the power of the Instant Pot with pot-in-pot cooking - Make the curry sauce and boil the eggs at the same time. Add in the ingredients to make a simple curry sauce - onions, tomato, ginger, garlic and spices. Place a trivet and steel bowl along with the eggs. Cook at high pressure for 8 minutes, followed by a quick release.

    Egg curry made by adding boiled eggs to a spicy curry sauce, along with coconut milk to balance the flavors. In this Instant Pot Egg Curry, we will make the curry sauce and boil the eggs together. Make this delicious Egg Curry for dinner in under 30 minutes | #eggcurry #instantpot #pressurecooker #eggs #curry #lowcarb #glutenfree | pipingpotcurry.com

    Carefully take out the eggs and place in an ice bath. Let them cool and peel them. Make holes on the egg surface using a fork. This helps for the curry flavors to infuse into the egg.

    Some people prefer to fry the eggs lightly in oil before adding to egg curry. I am just lazy and add them without frying. If you would like to fry, add 1-2 tablespoon of oil in a heated pan on stovetop. Place the peeled eggs and lightly fry them on all sides while stirring frequently.

    If you like a smooth egg curry, then you can use an immersion blender to smooth the curry sauce. If doing this, place the whole spices in a spice pouch so you can easily remove them before using the immersion blender. We enjoyed the curry as is and did not blend it.

    Add in the coconut milk and some water, along with the peeled boiled eggs to the pot. Cook the sauce along with the eggs for a few minutes on saute mode, so the flavors of the sauce seep into the eggs. Garnish and enjoy with rice or naan.

    Egg curry made by adding boiled eggs to a spicy curry sauce, along with coconut milk to balance the flavors. In this Instant Pot Egg Curry, we will make the curry sauce and boil the eggs together. Make this delicious Egg Curry for dinner in under 30 minutes | #eggcurry #instantpot #pressurecooker #eggs #curry #lowcarb #glutenfree | pipingpotcurry.com

    Now, let's talk about different variations of Egg Curry!

    • North Indian Punjabi Egg Curry: Curry sauce is made with onion, tomato, ginger garlic and smoothed using immersion blender.
    • South Indian Egg Curry: This is what we made, along with coconut milk. Some variations suggest to add tamarind paste to give a tangy flavor to the egg curry.
    • Other options:
      • Add heavy whipping cream in place of coconut milk.
      • Make it lighter: Add milk in place of coconut milk. Stir while adding little at a time.
    Egg curry made by adding boiled eggs to a spicy curry sauce, along with coconut milk to balance the flavors. In this Instant Pot Egg Curry, we will make the curry sauce and boil the eggs together. Make this delicious Egg Curry for dinner in under 30 minutes | #eggcurry #instantpot #pressurecooker #eggs #curry #lowcarb #glutenfree | pipingpotcurry.com

    Try out this delicious egg curry or one of the variations. Do let us know how it turned out!

    Looking for more easy Instant Pot Indian Recipes? Here are 23 Best Instant Pot Indian Recipes for you to try!

    Tried this recipe?Give a rating by clicking the ★ below
    Egg curry made by adding boiled eggs to a spicy curry sauce, along with coconut milk to balance the flavors. In this Instant Pot Egg Curry, we will make the curry sauce and boil the eggs together. Make this quick and delicious Egg Curry for dinner on busy days in under 30 minutes. Serve it with roti, naan or rice. | #eggcurry #instantpot #pressurecooker #eggs #curry #lowcarb #glutenfree | pipingpotcurry.com

    Instant Pot Egg Curry (Pressure Cooker Anda Curry)

    Meeta Arora
    Egg curry made by adding boiled eggs to a curry sauce, along with coconut milk to give a flavorful protein-rich dish. In this Instant Pot Egg Curry, we will make the curry sauce and boil the eggs together, to make this delicious dish even quicker! Pair it with rice, naan or roti to make a complete meal.
    4.96 from 45 votes
    Print Save Saved! Pin
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 268
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Low Carb, Nut-free, Paleo
    Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 25 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 6 Eggs
    • 2 tablespoon Ghee or Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
    • 1 Green chili sliced (optional)
    • 1.5 cup Onion diced
    • ½ tablespoon Ginger minced
    • ½ tablespoon Garlic minced
    • 1.5 cup Tomatoes diced
    • ⅔ cup Water divided
    • ½ cup Coconut Milk
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
    • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped, to garnish

    Spices

    • ½ teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
    • 2 teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)
    • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chili powder adjust to taste
    • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
    • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste

    Whole Spices (optional)

    • 1 stick Cinnamon (Dalchini)
    • 2 Bay leaf (Tej Patta)
    • 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
    • 2 Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions
     

    • Start the Instant Pot in Saute (More) mode (Press Saute, then Adjust). Once the display reads HOT, add oil, whole spices and cumin seeds. 
    • When the cumin seeds change color, add green chili, onions, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes.
    • Add tomato and spices. Stir and let it cook for 2 minutes. Stir in ⅓ cup water and scrape off anything stuck to the bottom of the pot. 
    • Place the trivet and a steel bowl with eggs in it. Close lid with vent in sealing position. 
    • Change the instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 8 mins. After the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure. 
    • Carefully remove the bowl with eggs and the trivet. Place eggs in ice cold water and then peel them. Make holes in the egg surface using a fork. 
    • Add coconut milk and ⅓ cup water. Add back the peeled eggs to the pot. Change instant pot to Saute mode and let the curry simmer for about 3 minutes while stirring frequently. Then turn off instant pot. 
    • Add lemon juice and garnish with cilantro. Enjoy Egg Curry with rice, roti or naan. 

    Video

    Notes

    • This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 Multi-use Pressure Cooker.
    • Punjabi Egg Curry Variation: If you like, you can skip coconut milk and add more water. Coconut milk can also be substituted with heavy whipping cream. 
    • Smooth Sauce: You can skip whole spices or add them to a spice pouch. If you like you can use an immersion blender to get a smooth gravy. Make sure to remove the spice pouch before blending. 
    • Fried Eggs: If you like, you can lightly fry the eggs in oil in a pan on stovetop before adding to the curry.  
    • Pairing: Enjoy this Egg Curry with Basmati Rice, Quinoa, Roti or Naan.  
    • Stovetop Variation: 
      • Heat oil in a medium-sized pan, and add whole spices along with cumin seeds. Let them sizzle for 10-15 seconds. Add green chili, garlic, ginger, and onions. Saute till the onions turn soft and translucent while stirring occasionally (about 5-7 minutes). Add tomatoes and spices. Continue frying them till they are soft and mushy, and oil begins to leave the sides (about 5-7 minutes). Add coconut milk and water. Mix well and lower the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Place the eggs in the pan and cover it with the gravy. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes. Take it off heat and serve hot sprinkled with coriander.

    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 264mgSodium: 730mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1005IUVitamin C: 17.5mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3.3mg
    Keyword instant pot, pressure cooker, simple, spicy
    Tried this recipe?Share your photo and tag @PipingPotCurry or #pipingpotcurry

    Other recipes for you to try in your Instant Pot:

    • Dal Fry with pot-in-pot Basmati Rice 
    • Black Eyed Peas Curry
    • Chole / Chana Masala

    More Curry

    • Bharwa Karela
    • Lauki Kofta
    • Bhindi do Pyaza
    • Punjabi Kadhi Pakora
    4.5K shares

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sharon says

      October 17, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      The video says 6 min pressure, the recipe says 8. Which one is correct?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        November 02, 2022 at 12:44 pm

        Hi Sharon - Please use the 8 minute pressure cook time. I will be updating the video to reflect the same. Hope you enjoy the egg curry!

        Reply
    2. Rima says

      June 17, 2022 at 1:28 pm

      Turned out perfectly! Everyone loved it. Thank you!

      Reply
    3. SR says

      May 31, 2022 at 6:15 pm

      Made this tonight, delicious! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    « Older Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Meeta Arora of Piping Pot Curry

    I strongly believe that each one of us has a chef inside us, we just need to explore the ingredients and create great food. Here you will find easy & delicious recipes using Instant Pot & Air Fryer.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    • Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry
    • Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips
    • Instant Pot Chana Masala (Punjabi Chole Masala / Chickpea Curry)
    • Indian Dal Tadka / Dal Fry with Basmati Rice - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
    • Perfect Basmati Rice - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

    AS FEATURED ON

    Piping Pot Curry Featured on websites

    Footer

    AS FEATURED ON
    Piping pot curry Featured on sites

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Meeta
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy

    Recipes

    • Instant Pot 101
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Indian Food Recipes
    • Cooking 101
    • Web Stories

    Resources

    • Shop
    • Gift Guide
    • How to start a blog?
    • Subscribe

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Piping Pot Curry