Spiced Egg Kuzhambu (Tamil Nadu-Style Gravy)
Spiced Egg Kuzhambu (Tamil Nadu-Style Gravy) balances tangy tamarind with a subtle sweetness from jaggery, creating a robust, peppery sauce that clings to tender boiled eggs. Aromatic fennel, cumin, and black pepper bloom in oil alongside onion, tomato, garlic, and ginger for a layered, comforting heat. Serve it hot with steamed rice or soft dosas for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Egg Kuzhambu (Tamil Nadu-Style Gravy), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 25
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and add enough water to cover them by 1 inch. Cover the pan and bring the water to a boil; remove from the heat and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15 minutes; drain.
- 2
Run cold water over the eggs to cool completely; peel them. Cut 4 slits into each egg.
- 3
Roast the fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and peppercorns in a small skillet over medium heat until very fragrant; grind to a powder. Set aside.
- 4
Heat the oil in a large skillet or kadhai over medium heat. Stir the turmeric into the oil. Quickly fry the eggs in the hot oil on all sides, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 5
Cook the onions in the hot oil until golden brown; add the ginger, garlic, and tomatoes and continue cooking until the tomatoes are soft.
- 6
Stir the ground seed mixture, ground red pepper, and ground coriander into the onion mixture and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- 7
Pour the water into the skillet. Add the coconut, jaggery, tamarind, and salt; return to a boil and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Reduce the heat to medium-low; add the eggs and let simmer for another 10 minutes. If the gravy is too thick, thin it with a little water.
- 9
Garnish with the cilantro leaves to serve.
- Calories 323.81 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 10.64 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 36.04 g 13%
- Total Fat 13.46 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.74 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 234.65 mg High 78%
- Sodium 298.65 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 3.14 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 10.43 g --
- Added Sugars 5.59 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 158.41 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 452.61 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 140.39 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 22.74 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 1.0 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Spiced Egg Kuzhambu (Tamil Nadu Style Gravy) is made with 18 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Cooking Oil, Diced Tomatoes, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 323.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Egg Kuzhambu (Tamil Nadu-Style Gravy) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Cooking Oil, Diced Tomatoes, Eggs, Fennel Seed. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Egg Kuzhambu (Tamil Nadu-Style Gravy)?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 323.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Egg Kuzhambu (Tamil Nadu-Style Gravy) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Spiced Egg Kuzhambu (Tamil Nadu-Style Gravy) healthy?
- Spiced Egg Kuzhambu (Tamil Nadu-Style Gravy) has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 323.81 calories and 10.64 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 298.65 mg (13% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.74 g (24% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.59 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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