Brinjal egg fry

Posted on August 12, 2025

Difficulty

Prep time

30 mins

Cooking time

25min

Total time

Servings

5

Ingredients

  • Eggs – 4, hard-boiled and peeled

  • Brinjal (Eggplant) – 2 medium, chopped into cubes

  • Onion – 1 medium, chopped

  • Tomato – 2 medium, chopped or pureed

  • Green chili – 1–2, chopped

  • Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp

  • Turmeric – ¼ tsp

  • Red chili powder – ½–1 tsp

  • Coriander powder – 1 tsp

  • Oil – 3–4 tbsp

  • Salt – to taste

  • Curry leaves – few (optional)

  • Fresh coriander – for garnish

Execution

1. Fry Brinjal

  • Heat oil → add brinjal cubes → sauté until lightly golden and tender.

  • Remove and set aside.

2. Prepare Curry Base

  • In the same pan, heat more oil → sauté onions + green chili → till golden.

  • Add ginger-garlic paste → fry 1–2 mins.

  • Add tomatoes, turmeric, red chili, coriander powder → cook until tomatoes soften.

3. Combine

  • Add fried brinjal + boiled eggs → coat with masala.

  • Add ½–¾ cup water → simmer 5–7 mins for flavors to blend.

4. Serve

  • Garnish with fresh coriander.

  • Serve hot with rice, roti, or paratha.

Additional tips

  • Use tender brinjal for soft texture; older ones can be fibrous.

  • Lightly fry brinjal separately to prevent it from turning mushy in the curry.

  • Prick boiled eggs before adding to curry so they absorb flavors better.