Baked egg masala
Eggs baked between layers of spiced onion-tomato gravy
Whole eggs baked in layers of rich onion, tomato and capsicum masala, flavoured with cumin, black pepper and mild curry masala. Serve hot with bread or naan. Contains egg.
- Total time
- 75 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
For the tempering
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp black peppercoarsely ground
For the gravy
- 4 onionslarge, about 4 cups, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp chilli paste
- 2 ½ cups tomatoes2½ cups, liquidised
- 2 capsicumsdiced
For the seasoning
- 1 tsp mild curry masala
- 1 tsp saltor to taste
To garnish
- 1 capsicumcut into rings
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Method
0/9 doneStep 1: Heat 3 tbsp oil and add 1 tsp cumin seeds and 1 tsp black pepper. When the seeds sizzle, add 4 onions and sauté for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
12 minStep 2: Add 1 tbsp ginger paste and 1 tbsp chilli paste and sauté for 2 minutes.
2 minStep 3: Add 2 ½ cups tomatoes and cook for 15 minutes, or until the gravy thickens.
15 minStep 4: Add 1 tsp mild curry masala, ½ tsp clove and cinnamon powder and 1 tsp salt and mix. Divide the gravy into 3 parts. Heat the oven to 350°F.
Step 5: Pour one part of the gravy over the bottom of an ovenproof dish and sprinkle with half of 1 capsicums.
Step 6: Break 4 of 4 eggs over the gravy, spacing them out, and spoon a little gravy over them. Pour the second part of the gravy over the eggs.
Step 7: Sprinkle the rest of 1 capsicums on top of the gravy.
Step 8: Break the remaining 4 eggs and pour them over the gravy. Top with the third part of the gravy.
Step 9: Garnish with 1 capsicum, cover and bake for 30 minutes, until the eggs are set. Serve hot with bread or naan.
30 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 360 kcal
- Protein
- 16 g
- Carbs
- 22 g
- Fat
- 24 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does baked egg masala take?
- About 75 minutes in total: 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Is it very spicy?
- It has some heat. Use less chilli for a milder version, or more if you like it hot.
- What can I use instead of eggs?
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, left for 5 minutes (baking only; vegan).
- What can I use instead of cumin seeds?
- Ground cumin, three quarters of the amount (add it with the other ground spices, not to hot oil first).
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