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Assamese Style Tomato Egg Curry

Last Updated: Mar 5, 2023 by Enozia Zehra Vakil · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Super flavorful and a tad bit spicy, this Assamese style tomato egg curry is one kickass Indian curry you absolutely need to try replicating in your kitchen. The curry requires just a few minutes of kitchen time and a simple blend of ingredients to put together, and is sure to become your next favorite. 

super delicious Assamese style tomato egg curry

Scroll down and read on to get a quick overview of everything you need to know about making it. 

Ingredients For the Recipe

A few simple pantry staples is all you’ll need to put this Assamese style tomato egg curry together. 

  • Mustard oil: 1 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds: 2 tsp
  • Onions (sliced): ½ cup
  • Green chilies (sliced): 1
  • Tomatoes (roughly chopped): 1 cup
  • Turmeric powder: ½ tsp
  • Red chili powder: 2 tsp
  • Garam masala: 1 tbsp
  • Salt: ½ tablespoon or as per taste
  • Potatoes (boiled and chopped): ½ cup
  • Water: 1 cup
  • Egg: 1
  • Coriander leaves (chopped): For garnish

How to Make the Assamese Style Tomato Egg Curry

Once you have all your ingredients ready, here’s what you’ll need to do to make the curry. 

add seeds with oil in a pan

Heat oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds. Saute.

add chopped onions in the pan and saute

Next, add the sliced onions and saute. Cook until they turn translucent.

Add the green chili next and mix.

add chopped tomatoes and green chilies to the pan and saute

Next, add in the tomatoes and saute. Saute for 2 minutes or until the tomatoes start to get mushy.

add powdered spices to the pan and saute

Add the powdered spices next and saute.

add chopped boiled potatoes to the pan and mix well

Add the boiled and chopped potatoes and mix well.

add water to the pan and mix well

Pour water over the mixture and mix well.

add 1 egg to the mixture and mix well

Once the water starts boiling, break open an egg. Let the egg cook a bit and mix everything together.

mix everything and cook well

Cook the mixture for 2 minutes so that the egg is perfectly cooked.

garnish Assamese style tomato egg curry with some coriander leaves and serve with rice or rotis

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice of your choice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Else Can I Add to the Assamese Style Tomato Egg Curry?

This Assamese style tomato and egg curry has egg, potatoes and tomatoes as the hero ingredients. If you really want to add some more elements to this dish, you can throw in some classic curry veggies of your choice- bell peppers, carrots, peas, green beans or even mushrooms. spicy Assamese style tomato egg curry

Can I Prep the Dish in Advance?

You definitely can! You can prep the tomato and spice base of the curry up to 7 days in advance and refrigerate it until it is ready to be used. Then, all you need to do is put the potatoes and the other ingredients together, and you’ve got yourself a quick curry all ready to be relished. Top view of Assamese style tomato egg curry

How Do I Store the Leftovers?

Your leftover Assamese style tomato egg curry can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just make sure you use an airtight container, and reheat it in the microwave or on low heat over the stovetop. flavorful Assamese style tomato egg curry

Tips & Tricks to Make the Assamese Style Tomato Egg Curry

Ready to give this flavorful curry a shot? Keep these additional tips and tricks in mind to get those flavors spot on! 

  • Want to tone down the spiciness of the dish? You can add some whisked yogurt into the curry along with the spices, and let it simmer. 
  • To bring some creaminess into the curry, you can add some cashew paste or fresh cream as well. 
  • To make the curry more flavorful and have that delicious gravy, you can also add some tomato paste into it. 
  • If you’re not a fan of how egg comes into this curry, you can also boil the egg separately and then add it into the curry towards the end. 
  • Don’t forget to top the piping hot egg curry with a generous sprinkle of chopped coriander leaves before you serve. 
yummy Assamese style tomato egg curry

Serving Ideas & Suggestions

Just like any other Indian curry, this tomato egg curry tastes fantastic when paired with some hot chapatis or parathas or even some naan bread on the side. If you’re not in the mood for some flatbread, you can also serve it with some steamed or flavored rice of your choice. 

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How To Cook Beans in The Instant Pot?(Instant Pot Beans)

Want to add some more dishes to this Indian fare? Here are a few great recipe ideas you can consider pairing with this delicious curry. 

  • Indian Lemon Rice
  • Vegan Low-carb Zucchini Tortillas/Rotis
  • Easy Instant Pot Mango Rice
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Assamese Style Tomato Egg Curry

Super flavorful and packed with protein, this Assamese style tomato egg curry is unlike any other Indian curry you may have come across.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 132kcal
Author: Enozia Zehra Vakil

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Oil
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • ½ cup Onions , (sliced)
  • 1 Green Chilies , (sliced)
  • 1 cup Tomatoes , (roughly chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
  • ½ tablespoon Salt
  • ½ cup Potatoes , (boiled and chopped)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 sprig Coriander Leaves , (chopped for garnishing)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds. Saute.
  • Next, add the sliced onions and saute. Cook until they turn translucent.
  • Add the green chili next and mix.
  • Next, add in the tomatoes and saute. Saute for 2 minutes or until the tomatoes start to get mushy.
  • Add the powdered spices next and saute.
  • Add the boiled and chopped potatoes and mix well.
  • Pour water over the mixture and mix well.
  • Once the water starts boiling, break open an egg. Let the egg cook a bit and mix everything together.
  • Cook the mixture for 2 minutes so that the egg is perfectly cooked.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice of your choice.
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Notes

  • You can add more eggs if you like your curry thick.
See also
Indian Spiced Lamb and Vegetable Pies in a Cup
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Nutrition

Serving: 3Serves | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
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